Rustic Almond Berry Naked Cake
This Rustic Almond Berry Naked Cake features layers of moist almond sponge, complemented by a fresh berry filling and a light almond cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake showcases the beauty of simplicity with its naked design, allowing the vibrant colors of the berries to shine through.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2:
In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 3:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
In a saucepan, heat the mixed berries over medium heat until they start to break down. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and almond extract until soft peaks form.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of berry filling on top, then add a layer of almond cream frosting. Top with the second cake layer and repeat the process.
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Step 9:
Spread the remaining almond cream frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh berries on top. Slice and serve.