Almond Glazed Tea Cake
A delightful Almond Glazed Tea Cake with a soft, moist texture and a perfectly sweet almond glaze. This tea cake is ideal for casual afternoon tea or as a light dessert. The cake is made with margarine, flavored with almond extract, and topped with a delicious glaze and crunchy almonds. It’s simple to prepare, with a rich almond flavor that adds a touch of sophistication to your baking. Serve this cake at your next gathering, and it will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 250 g Astra Margarine
- 200 g sugar
- 300 g flour sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup milk
Almond Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup icing sugar sifted
- 1 ½ tbs water
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup almonds chopped for sprinkling
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a 8x8 inch square tray with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
- Cream Astra Margarine and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Add one egg at a time, beating for 1 minute after each.
- Add vanilla extract and beat for 1 more minute.
- Fold in flour in 3 batches, gently fold in milk and almond extract.
- Pour batter into prepared tray and smooth evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before glazing.
Almond Glaze Instructions
- Mix icing sugar, water, and almond extract until smooth.
- Place cooled cake on serving plate and pour glaze on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cake cools completely before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting off.
- For added texture, lightly toast the almonds before sprinkling on the cake.