Uruguayan Almond Cake
A moist and flavorful cake from Uruguay, made with ground almonds and a hint of creamy texture. Perfect for a special occasion or dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup almondsground
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup wholesome sugar
- ●1 teaspoon bake mix-ins
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup creamy milk
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●1/4 cup uruguayan cheeseoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and bake mix-ins.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Add the ground almonds to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until just combined.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
If using cheese, crumble it on top of one of the cooled cakes before serving.