Claire Saffitz Makes Best Crunchy Almond Cake Recipe | Dessert Person

Claire Saffitz Makes Best Crunchy Almond Cake Recipe | Dessert Person 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. #clairesaffitz #cake #almonds 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 What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz is out now: https://geni.us/WjcIbfp Dessert Person Online: https://www.dessertperson.com/ Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csaffitz/?h... Claire Merchandise: https://www.dessertperson.com/buystuff Penguin Random House Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ 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