Almond

Jordanian Coconut Harissa with Orange Blossom S...

This ultra-moist cake is aromatic and bursting with coconut and citrus flavors.  This is our twist on Coconut Basboussa, a typical Middle Eastern cake, usually made with semolina flour. 

Jordanian Coconut Harissa with Orange Blossom S...

This ultra-moist cake is aromatic and bursting with coconut and citrus flavors.  This is our twist on Coconut Basboussa, a typical Middle Eastern cake, usually made with semolina flour. 

Palestinian Sweet Lime with Olive-Lime Glaze

Palestinian cuisine is filled with olive oil, almonds, sesame seeds, spices and citrus.  This recipe incorporates those traditional ingredients as well as the Palestinian sweet lime fruit which is bright...

Palestinian Sweet Lime with Olive-Lime Glaze

Palestinian cuisine is filled with olive oil, almonds, sesame seeds, spices and citrus.  This recipe incorporates those traditional ingredients as well as the Palestinian sweet lime fruit which is bright...

Persian Love with Rose Cream

This fragrant cake from an ancient olive region tastes like a walk through an enchanted Persian garden.

Persian Love with Rose Cream

This fragrant cake from an ancient olive region tastes like a walk through an enchanted Persian garden.

Spanish Orange Almond with Honey Glaze (Dairy F...

This dairy free Spanish Orange Almond Cake brings the flavors of olive oil, almonds and sweet oranges front and center. It is absolutely delicious and perfectly moist. 

Spanish Orange Almond with Honey Glaze (Dairy F...

This dairy free Spanish Orange Almond Cake brings the flavors of olive oil, almonds and sweet oranges front and center. It is absolutely delicious and perfectly moist. 

Syrian Turmeric Spice with Honey Lemon Glaze

This is a warm and fragrant turmeric spice cake typically served all over the Middle East on special occasions and usually made with semolina flour.  

Syrian Turmeric Spice with Honey Lemon Glaze

This is a warm and fragrant turmeric spice cake typically served all over the Middle East on special occasions and usually made with semolina flour.  

Almond Cake How-to Video

Tips & Methods

Baking Tips

  • Preheat your oven to 325ºF.
  • Grease the recommended pan and line it with parchment paper.
    If using a Bundt pan, apply a baking spray made with flour.
  • For best results, weigh all ingredients and bring them to room temperature.
  • Don’t open the oven door until the cake has set, unless the recipe instructs you to do so.
  • Your cake is done when it begins to shrink from the sides of the pan, springs back when touched or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let your cake cool for 5-10 minutes before taking it out of the pan.
  • Cooled plain cakes (without frosting or pastry cream) can be double-wrapped first in cling film, then in aluminum foil and refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
    To defrost a frozen cake, simply place the wrapped cake in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Store plain or glazed cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • Store frosted cakes and cakes baked with pastry cream in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Olive Oil Cake Method

  • Pre-heat your oven to 325ºF.
  • Grease the recommended cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
    If using a Bundt pan, apply a baking spray made with flour.
  • In a separate bowl, beat room temperature eggs at high speed for 3-5 minutes, then add mild extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady drizzle until thick and creamy.
  • Add remaining wet ingredients and the cake mix to the egg mixture and mix until combined, stopping to scrape down the bowl. Do not overmix.
  • Gently mix stir ins into batter until well combined.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan(s) and sprinkle with toppings.
  • Bake immediately following the guidelines in the recipe. Cool in baking pan for 5-10 minutes before unmolding.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.

Vegan Olive Oil Cake Method

  • Pre-heat your oven to 325ºF.
  • Grease the recommended cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Stir all wet ingredients together.
  • Place cake mix in a large bowl. Slowly add the liquid blend to the cake mix while mixing with a hand-held whisk until well combined.
  • Mix stir ins (nuts, berries, chopped fruit, chocolate chips etc.) into batter until just blended.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan(s) and sprinkle with toppings (e.g. sliced almonds)
  • Bake immediately following the guidelines in the recipe.
  • Cool in baking pan for about 10 minutes before unmolding.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.