Italian Almond Paste Cake

Saturday, July 10, 2010
This Italian Almond Paste Cake has a symphony of flavors in every bite.

This vintage recipe is a masterpiece and the one I grew up on as a child with my 94-year-old grandmother watching her make this by hand, luckily we have improved with machines to make this an easier process.

The cake is rich in almond paste flavor and very versatile as it can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with an Amaretto Hot Fudge Sauce.

Our all-made-from-scratch tender cake is infused with a taste that is sure to make a lasting impression on anyone you serve this to.

This recipe uses flour, sugar, unsalted butter, salt, almond paste, and extract, and a simple delight in every bite.

Baked in a springform pan the beauty of this cake will captivate your guests and be perfect for hosting a dinner party.

For this entire recipe scroll down to our recipe card, hit print to avoid any ads, and check out the tips before you begin your cake-baking journey






Easy Steps for Making Almond Paste Cake

  1. First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line it with parchment paper or grease a springform 9-inch pan 
  2. whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder in one bowl and set aside
  3. using a food processor add the almond paste and sugar will go into a food processor and pulse together
  4. next the eggs and extract
  5. mix the unsalted butter
  6. combine the flour mixture then pour into the prepared pan
  7. bake at 325 degrees for around 1 hour and 15 minutes
  8. see below the printable recipe card and completed recipe refer to the end of this post 




Shopping List Almond Paste Cake

  • AP flour
  • baking powder
  • almond paste
  • eggs
  • sugar
  • almond extract
  • salt
  • unsalted butter
  • optional: garnish with powdered sugar or Amaretto Hot Fudge Sauce  recipe is in the printable card below




Tips

  • use parchment paper to line pans for easier cleanup and removal
  • keep the cake in the refrigerator to prevent mold on any fruits lightly covered
  • use the toothpick method in the center to make sure it's finished baking
  • we use a springform 9-inch pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal
  • use unsalted butter
  • a food processor is recommended however a heavy-duty mixer will work
  • the cake is great served with whipped cream, just a dusting of powdered sugar or a hot fudge sauce
  • add some slivered almonds on top before baking, or  some coconut and cherries  for garnishing




Other Fruit Serving Suggestions(serve the cake with fruits and whipped cream)


  1. Diced Papaya
  2. Chopped Apples
  3. Diced Fresh Cherries
  4. Diced Peaches
  5. Chopped Pears
  6. Raspberries
  7. Blackberries
  8. Strawberries chopped
  9. Mango




Tools You Will Need


  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Food Processor
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper towels
  • baking cake pan or springform pan
  • Cooking spray
  • A cake plate for inverting the cake onto after baking


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Serving Our Almond Paste Cake


This cake is elegant to serve when hosting a party and perfect for special occasions.

Grandma often made her own Almond Paste Recipe you can also find on our website here.

With the added Amaretto Hot Fudge Sauce it's a delicious addition if you love chocolate and almond flavors together!


Italian Almond Paste Cake

Italian Almond Paste Cake

Yield: 12
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 H & 15 MTotal time: 1 H & 25 M
Here is an Italian rich in flavors almond paste cake. This heavenly addition infuses the cake with a delicate almond flavor, transporting your taste buds to a world of pure indulgence

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 -1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 -1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 7 ounces almond paste
  • 1-1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon of almond extract
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Garnish: Amaretto Hot Fudge Sauce (see recipe below) or just a dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, Heaviy oil spray or springform pan with cooking oil or cut parchment paper to fit the pan and set aside.
  2. Whisk together in a small bowl flour, baking powder, and salt, and place the bowl aside.
  3. Place the sugar, and almond paste into a food processor and pulse until the mixture is blended together.
  4. Add the butter in and pulse again until evenly blended.
  5. Add the eggs, extract to the food processor, and again pulse until blended evenly.
  6. Pour the flour mixture into the processor just until all the white disappears.
  7. Carefully add the batter to your springform pan.
  8. Bake at 325 degrees for around 1 hour and 15 minutes or so.
  9. Check the cake with a toothpick method to ensure it's completed cooking.
  10. Cool for about 15 minutes before removing the ring.
  11. Let the cake cool completely.
  12. Place the cake on a cake platter and dust with powdered sugar or serve with hot fudge sauce.
  13. Amaretto Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe
  14. 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
  15. 2 (1 ounce) squares of unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  16. 1/8 teaspoon salt
  17. 1/4 cup water
  18. 2 tablespoons Amaretto
  19. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  20. Combine condensed milk, chocolate, and salt in the top part of a double boiler over rapidly boiling water.
  21. Stir and cook until chocolate melts and mixture thickens about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
  22. Cool slightly and stir in Amaretto and vanilla.
  23. Drizzle over the cake.
  24. Refrigerate any unused sauce in a glass mason jar for up to a week.

Notes

Tools You Will Need


  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Food Processor
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper towels
  • baking cake pan or springform pan
  • Cooking spray
  • A cake plate for inverting the cake onto after baking


Other Fruit Serving Suggestions(serve the cake with fruits and whipped cream)


  1. Diced Papaya
  2. Chopped Apples
  3. Diced Fresh Cherries
  4. Diced Peaches
  5. Chopped Pears
  6. Raspberries
  7. Blackberries
  8. Strawberries chopped
  9. Mango


Tips

  • use parchment paper to line pans for easier cleanup and removal
  • keep the cake in the refrigerator to prevent mold on any fruits lightly covered
  • use the toothpick method in the center to make sure it's finished baking
  • we use a springform 9-inch pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal
  • use unsalted butter
  • a food processor is recommended however a heavy-duty mixer will work
  • the cake is great served with whipped cream, just a dusting of powdered sugar or a hot fudge sauce
  • add some slivered almonds on top before baking, or some coconut and cherries for garnishing


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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2010. It was edited and re-published in 2023.

36 comments

  1. oh,no,this is so tempting,claudia,the photo is very suggestive!

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  2. This looks and sounds so delicious. Almond is one of my very first choices for flavors! If I made this now I'd have to work out a lot harder than I am because I know I wouldn't be able to leave it alone!

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  3. Pound for pound....you have a great cake!

    Bon appetit!
    =:~)

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  4. Oh my this looks so good! I cannot wait to try the chocolate sauce recipe out!

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  5. Looks delicious! I love the lighting on the picture, as well! I cannot wait to try out the chocolate sauce!

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  6. Great, thanks a lot. Now I WILL be thinking about it all day! I love pound cakes.

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  7. This looks delicious Claudia. I love almond paste anyway so I'm saving this to make later.

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  8. The cake looks very seductive! I love the texture, and of course the sauce :) it's a shame they don't sell almond paste over here :(

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  9. you are so right, I will be thinking about it all day....reminds me of the one Trix was goning to post, maybe I missed it but she sent it to me and I have yet to make it, now I'll have to make both...LOL

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  10. this would be an almond lovers heaven! what a great presentation with that glorious hot fudge sauce!

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  11. You are totally killing me--almond paste cake and Amaretto hot fudge made with sweetened condensed milk...I want this!!!

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  12. My goodness - what a rich and decadent dessert. What a treat this would be!

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  13. Hey Claudia, this sounds delicious being that almond is so wonderful, and I can see how the paste lends a lot of moistness to the cake-it's tea time! Yes...

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  14. That's a piece of heaven! The picture looks wowed!

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  15. Oooh how wonderful this looks! I'll have to try making this soon!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Cheers~

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  16. omg, this is such a tempting cake... I love it more because it is chocolaty... Have a good weekend.

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  17. This is fantastic! I will have dreams of this one:)

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  18. What an excellent cake ~ The amaretto sauce sound scrumptious!

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  19. You can just send a slice of that over this way, thanks!

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  20. Oh my God! This looks amazing! I love almond paste in almost anything. This looks like a real keeper.

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  21. This would make a perfect item for my afternoon tea. Looks very delicious with the fudge sauce.

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  22. Looks scrumptiously decadent ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  23. Oh my gosh Claudia, I'll probably be dreaming about this one! I so appreciate your posts, remind me of the good old days with lots of family, tons of food, and fabulous desserts!

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  24. Oh Claudia - an almond paste cake!I stared longingly at the photo...at the ingredients. What a sweet (hmmm...and nutty?) idea. nd then topped with amaretto fudge! Who could ask for anything more?

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  25. Claudia, I just jump back to tell you that you are on top 9 today!
    Congratulations!
    Angie

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  26. Well, my favorite cake from pastry class had almond paste in it, so I bet I would love this with a cup of coffee!

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  27. I love almond paste!! Never had it in a cake before. I bet this insanely delicious!

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  28. "Dense like pound cake" , love that! GREG

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  29. I swear I could eat the page. Looks great:)

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  30. Don't you know almond is my weakness? Yum!

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  31. I'll go with anything almondy! This looks like a real keeper.

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  32. Claudia, you are my go to for tasty wonderful sweets. I love it.

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  33. I love marzipan, so I'm thinking I'll probably need at least half the cake to myself ;)

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  34. This recipe will get me to bake even in the hot weather. love the Amaretto hot fudge sauce.

    Patricia

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