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Often the most straightforward cake recipes are the best. With sweet notes of almond, a subtle nutty flavor and a wonderfully tender crumb, this easy almond cake falls into that category. It’s made ...

Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we ...

This cake derives its magic from a tube of store-bought almond paste, which adds sweetness and almond flavor to boost that of the cherries. Its dense texture is balanced by the cherries and their ...

Whipping up your own almond paste adds just a few minutes, but smartly innovates on a classic recipe. By Melissa Clark A testament to a well-loved recipe is that, when you pull the cookbook it’s in ...

Laced with lemon zest and gently flavored by almond flour, this gluten- and dairy-free sponge cake is a beautiful way to highlight seasonal fruit. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Oil a 9-inch cake pan, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper cut to fit it, and oil the paper. 2. In a food processor, pulse the almonds with 1/4 cup of the ...