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French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze

This French Almond Cake is a delightful treat! Moist, airy, and topped with a unique green tea honey glaze, it’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1/2 cup Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • 3 Egg Whites beaten to stiff peaks
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract quality pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract quality
  • 1/2 cup Cake Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Concentrated Green Tea brewed from 6 or more tea bags
  • 3 tablespoons Honey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: If you're grinding your own almond flour, place blanched almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Be careful not to over-process, or you’ll end up with almond butter.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cake flour, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Step 6: In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. This is crucial for achieving the light texture of the cake.
  7. Step 7: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  8. Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
  10. Step 10: While the cake cools, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the concentrated green tea and honey until smooth.
  11. Step 11: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the green tea honey glaze over the top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • For a spring twist, add a hint of lemon zest to the batter for a refreshing citrus flavor.
  • In the fall, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to complement the almonds.
  • During winter, serve the cake with a warm spiced tea glaze for cozy flavors.
  • In summer, pair with fresh berries on top for a delightful contrast.