ITALIAN ALMOND CAKE RECIPE (TORTA DI MANDORLE): Made with almond flour, sugar, and olive oil, Italian Almond Cake, or “torta di mandorle,” is a tasty and easy-to-make treat. This traditional Italian dish is a delicious delicacy that works well for any gathering.
ITALIAN ALMOND CAKE RECIPE (TORTA DI MANDORLE)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour (150 grams)
- 1 cup all purpose flour (130 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- sliced almonds and powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
Set the oven’s temperature to 350. Grease and place parchment paper inside a 9-inch springform pan; leave aside.
Mix the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized basin and put it aside.
Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar in a large, separate basin until the mixture is light and fluffy, about two minutes. Mix in the almond extract and olive oil after adding them. After adding the dry mixture, stir until barely incorporated.
Fill the springform pan with the almond cake batter after it has been oiled. Arrange the cake on the middle rack of a preheated oven and bake it for approximately thirty to thirty-five minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take the collar out of the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for ten minutes. After that, take it out of the pan and let it cool fully.
Before serving, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar and scatter sliced almonds on top.
Notes
For this recipe, make sure you use almond flour rather than almond meal.
You can replace the almond extract with a tablespoon of Amaretto liqueur if you don’t have any.
Before adding the powdered sugar, make sure the cake has cooled fully.
Remaining Italian Almond Cake can be frozen for up to a month or kept in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Sodium: 186mg
- Potassium: 29mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 17g
- Vitamin A: 68IU
- Calcium: 77mg
- Iron: 1mg
FAQs AND QUESTIONs
How do I make almond flour at home?
To make almond flour, simply place blanched almonds in a food processor and pulse until you achieve a fine, flour-like consistency, being careful not to over-process to prevent turning it into almond butter.
What is Italian Almond Cake?
Italian almond cake, often referred to as “torta di mandorle,” is a classic Italian dessert known for its rich, moist, and indulgent texture, typically made with ground almonds, sugar, and eggs.
RECIPE TIPS
For this recipe, make sure you use almond flour rather than almond meal.
You can replace the almond extract with a tablespoon of Amaretto liqueur if you don’t have any.
Before adding the powdered sugar, make sure the cake has cooled fully.
Remaining Italian Almond Cake can be frozen for up to a month or kept in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
