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Raspberry Almond Cake

Raspberry Almond Cake

Hakima
This Raspberry Almond Cake is incredibly fluffy, moist, and the perfect summer cake. It has a base almond cake, a homemade raspberry jam, and almond slices, then topped with powdered sugar.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 9 inch springform pan

Ingredients
 

Raspberry Jam

  • 2 cups (12 oz.) frozen raspberries
  • cup (66g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Raspberry Almond Cake

  • cups (180g) all purpose flour
  • ½ cup (48g) almond flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or emulsion (optional)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Toppings

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Whipped Cream

Instructions
 

Raspberry Jam

  • In a medium sauce pan, add frozen raspberries, cornstarch, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice and place over medium heat. Stir all ingredients together frequently and let it come to a boil, then let it boil for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let the jam cool completely before moving to the cake. You can make this ahead.
    2 cups (12 oz.) frozen raspberries, ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Raspberry Almond Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a 9 inch Springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt, mix and set aside.
    1½ cups (180g) all purpose flour, ½ cup (48g) almond flour, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer for a few minutes until completely smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth. Add olive oil and mix until combined.
    4 tablespoon Unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup neutral oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Alternate the dry ingredients and milk and mix in between additions. Once all incorporated, stop mixing.
    1½ cups (180g) all purpose flour, ½ cup (48g) almond flour, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then top with the cooled raspberry jam and sliced almonds.
    ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once cooled, top with powdered sugar and whipped cream (optional)
    Powdered Sugar, Whipped Cream
Keyword one layer cake, raspberry almond cake, raspberry jam, single layer cake
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