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 ...

I just love baked goods made with ground almonds. Ground almonds add incomparable flavor and texture. Breads, cookies and cakes get a rich, dense crumb and a sweet taste from the addition of ground ...

For centuries, Sephardic women soaked almonds and ground them in order to make almond cakes. But if I were to suggest a recipe that required grinding almonds by hand, I’m pretty sure 99% of our ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender, whirl 2/3 cup almonds, half at a time, stirring every 15 seconds, until very finely ground. Watch carefully: If blended too much, nuts will turn into nut ...

Preheat the Oven: Twenty minutes or more before baking, set an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C (325°F/160°C if using a dark pan). Toast and Grind the ...

Tender, perfumed, and not too sweet, this is a cake for any time of day, says Sarah Johnson. Enjoy it lightly toasted with butter for breakfast or brunch. Serve it with tea in the afternoon, or dress ...

Simple, elegant, rich and fudgy, my 13-year-old son made this chocolate-almond cake never having baked a cake, ever. It was fabulous. For the chocolate, use the best you can find; at least half of it ...

A moist almond sponge topped with syrup-glossed clementines and jewel-like redcurrants. Fresh, fruity and lighter than a rich Christmas cake, it’s easy to make ahead and perfect for festive sharing.