Ingredients:
- ½ cups (170g) whole blanched almonds
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- large eggs (room temperature)
- tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf tin with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
- In a food processor, combine the whole blanched almonds, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles a very fine meal, similar to coarse flour.
- Add the eggs and the melted, slightly cooled butter to the processor. If using, add the almond extract.
- Process until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix once the wet ingredients are incorporated—about one minute is sufficient. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and gently smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with only moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before using the parchment overhang to lift it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.