Description
This Almond Praline Blueberry Cake combines tender vanilla-almond cake layers with bursts of juicy blueberries and a rich almond praline topping. It’s elegant, nutty, fruity, and perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)
- For Almond Praline Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, honey, and sliced almonds. Cook over medium heat until butter melts and mixture bubbles. Remove from heat and pour evenly over cake batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden and bubbling.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To prevent blueberries from sinking, ensure they are well-coated in flour.
- For a crunchier praline, add a few extra almonds to the topping mixture.
- This cake is delicious served with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg