Almond Walnut Streusel Cake Recipe
Are you seeking a scrumptious, simple-to-bake cake recipe that will please your sweet cravings? Well, the almond walnut streusel cake is the answer! It's a delightful blend of tender, moist cake and a crispy, nutty streusel topping. Whether you prefer flourless Polish cakes or zesty lemon grain-free cakes, there's an almond walnut streusel cake recipe to suit everyone's taste.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plus 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup homemade or canned whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 oranges (2 tsp. zest, 1/2 cup juice)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F. Next, generously butter a 9-inch springform pan. Then, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and make sure to butter the paper as well. Finally, evenly pat 1/4 cup of sliced almonds along the sides of the pan.
- To create a silky mixture, blend cranberry sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of kosher salt in a food processor or blender. Then, strain the result through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding any solids.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Blend 1 cup sugar, eggs, yolk, orange zest, and almond extract in a large bowl. Incorporate orange juice and melted butter, then add the flour mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Spread batter in pan, spoon cranberry mixture, top with 1/3 cup sliced almonds, and sprinkle 2 tsp. sugar.
- To achieve a golden brown finish and a clean toothpick test, bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow it to cool completely within the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use a small sharp knife to gently remove the sides of the pan. Finish it off by dusting the cake with powdered sugar before serving. This recipe serves 8.