Almond Butter Cake Recipe
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Ingredients:
Dough:
100 ml (3.4 fl oz) milk
25 g (0.9 oz) sugar
4 g (0.14 oz) yeast
20 ml (0.7 fl oz) melted butter
1 egg
10 g (0.35 oz) vanilla sugar
250 g (8.8 oz) flour
Topping:
150 g (5.3 oz) butter
50 g (1.76 oz) almond flakes
80 g (2.82 oz) sugar
Optional Coffee Mixture:
20 ml hot water
10 g instant coffee
10 g sugar
300 ml hot milk
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, combine 4 g yeast, 10 g vanilla sugar, 25 g sugar, 20 ml melted butter, and 100 ml milk.
Add 1 egg and 250 g flour to the mixture.
Mix until a dough forms.
Microwave the Dough:
Place the dough in a microwave-safe bag.
Put the bag with the dough into the microwave oven.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
First Leavening:
Let the dough leaven for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Tray:
Grease a baking tray (25 cm x 15 cm) with 20 g of soft butter.
Second Leavening:
Place the dough in the greased baking tray.
Let it leaven for another 10 minutes.
Prepare the Topping:
In a saucepan, melt 150 g butter.
Add 80 g sugar and 50 g almond flakes to the melted butter.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Pour the butter, sugar, and almond mixture over the leavened dough.
Bake in the oven for 40 minutes until golden brown.
Optional Coffee Mixture:
In a cup, mix 20 ml hot water, 10 g instant coffee, and 10 g sugar.
Add 300 ml hot milk to the mixture for a delicious drink to accompany your pastry.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Add a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Pair with fresh fruit for a complete dessert.
Cooking Tips:
Ensure the butter for the topping is well melted for a smooth mixture.
For a crispier topping, bake a few minutes longer, but watch closely to avoid burning.
If the dough feels too sticky, add a bit more flour as needed.
Nutritional Benefits:
Provides a good source of energy from carbohydrates and fats.
Almonds offer healthy fats and vitamin E.
The cake is rich in flavor and satisfying with each bite.