Claire Saffitz Makes Best Crunchy Almond Cake Recipe | Dessert Person
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Published 2023-06-22
Get ready for a flavor explosion as Claire shares her coveted recipe for the Crunchy Almond Cake. Made with almond paste and a touch of amaretto, this cake is a dream come true for almond enthusiasts. Topped with sugared sliced almonds, it offers the perfect balance of moistness and crunch. Not too cakey, not too dense, and not too sweet, this creation is filled with the rich oils from the almond paste, delivering an unforgettable taste experience. Join Claire as she guides you through the process, and prepare to be amazed. Whether you serve it with slow-roasted plums or enjoy it plain, this cake is a true almond lover's paradise. Don't miss out on this almond extravaganza— like & subscribe to support our channel.
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Ingredients:
1 cup sliced unblanched almonds (4 oz / 113g)
Melted butter for the pan
1⁄4 cup demerara sugar (1.8 oz / 50g)
3⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (4.1 oz / 118g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3⁄4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
7 ounces (200g) almond paste
1 1⁄2 sticks unsalted butter (6 oz / 170g), at room temperature
2⁄3 cup granulated sugar (4.7 oz / 133g)
4 large eggs (7 oz / 200g), at room temperature
1⁄4 cup amaretto (2 oz / 57g) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor: Hal McFall
Assistant Editor: Asher Rogers
Theme Song: Michael Guggino
Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
Background/Prop Designer: M. Cody Wiley
Background Illustrator: Jagriti Khirwa
All Comments (21)
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What's your all-time favorite Almond Dessert?
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I love when the people behind the camera asks questions... feels more natural and like I'm also there in the room learning.
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I’m a 56 year old dad of two daughters who introduced me to Claire. I’ve never baked a cake in my life. It turned out perfectly! It’s literally the best cake I’ve ever had and I can’t believe I made it. Our guests were blown away.
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I've been baking for over 40 years and this is one of my favorite cake recipes ever! I absolutely love almond and the texture of this cake is sublime. I've made it for myself several times, my sister, my mother, everyone loves it and it's now in the "permanent file" in all of our recipe collections! Also, for anyone who doesn't have access to almond paste locally (I live in a small rural town at the moment and Kroger doesn't carry it) it's quite easy to make. I ordered almond flour online and whipped up my own in no time flat. Also, I make a compote out of grilled peaches and it is so delicious with this cake!
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Almond paste can also be grated on the large holes of a box grater. this helps it blend into sugar more easily. I bought you book, Claire, and can't wait to try this recipe---and all the others!
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I made this today (with the addition zest from 1 orange rubbed into the sugar). Couldn't have been easier and freaked people out at a July 4th dinner. This is the best almond ... anything ... I've ever eaten, and is probably in the top 2 best cakes. And that's 75 years' worth of eating. Thank you, Claire, you genius! You just keep hitting the bullseye!
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Claire daydreaming just made my morning. I love nuts but I’m allergic boo. Still watching Claire create is almost as delicious as actually eating it.
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This looks like the perfect snacking cake. Great for breakfast, great after dinner. I love these kinds of recipes.
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I really love how you explain the logic and reason behind the steps you give for a recipe. Thank you. That cake looks so good.
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Elegance in simplicity. Love the sound of this and can't wait to make it. Thanks, Claire & team!
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Paired this cake with some homemade cherry amaretto ice cream and it was so good! Highly recommend.
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I absolutely do not bake or cook ever but dang do I love watching Claire do it 😭 so wholesome and nice
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Can’t wait to make it! I love how you give us golden nuggets of knowledge throughout your videos.
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It’s so hard to find a delicious almond cake where I live. But I remember a spot that specialized in gluten-free almond cake and it was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever had. For now, watching the wonderful Claire work her magic will do 🤘🏻
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I love the little smiley faces in these videos. thank you to the animation team for these sweet, friendly touches.
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I love almond and can’t wait to make this TONIGHT!!!
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I just tried this tonight and it’s amazing! I love almond anything. Thank you Claire for another amazing recipe! I have all of your cook books, and they are the first resource I go to when I want to try something new. Always guaranteed to be delicious!
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I love anything almond and that cake is making me drool! So beautiful!
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The cake does look PERFECT! I can't wait to give it a try! 😋
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Just the title makes me so excited. Love almond desserts!
