Description
Indulge in this delightful Raspberry Almond Pound Cake, a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and nutty flavors. This moist and tender cake is studded with juicy raspberries and topped with crunchy almonds, making it a wonderful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (lightly tossed in flour)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add almond and vanilla extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Stir until just combined.
- Add raspberries: Gently fold in the raspberries. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze: If desired, whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
- Tossing the raspberries in a bit of flour prevents them from sinking.
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
