Toasted Almond Cake Recipe | Cook’s Country | America's Test Kitchen

Toasted Almond Cake Recipe | Cook’s Country | America's Test Kitchen

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Savor the delicate sweetness of our Toasted Almond Cake, featuring a moist crumb and a rich, nutty flavor that's irresistibly crunchy.

Keywords

  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Cakes
  • Easter
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (3½ ounces/99 grams) granulated sugar , divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups heavy cream , plus 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • Pinch salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces and chilled
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto
  • 2 (9-inch) white cake rounds
  • Confectioners' sugar

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