Comments on: Crunchy Almond Cake

By: Natasha

Natasha — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:56:17 +0000

My mum said she wanted a cake with crunch and she got one! I made this cake a couple of weeks ago and the response was amazing. I intend to make two this weekend for my family in Birmingham. I used whole almonds for the crust, I bashed them about and then roasted them lightly before putting them in the tin. Thank you for sharing!

By: Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot

Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:02:51 +0000

This looks amazing! I also love how you used the word nay. People don't say it often enough these days. I must try this. You're very persuasive.

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:12:07 +0000

I made this for an informal dinner party tonight and it was amazing! It is so easy to mix up;it probably takes about 10 minutes to make. It comes out so flavorful and different. It reminds me of a frangipane in cake form. Very lovely. Thank you for posting it.

By: Shauna from Piece of Cake

Shauna from Piece of Cake — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:08:17 +0000

Linda–That sounds amazing! And for a great recipe if you are still able to get your hands on the Italian prune plums, Ina Garten's Plum Tart is MADE for them. I will be posting about said tart in the next couple of days!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:41:42 +0000

I was originally looking for a recipe to use Italian "prune" plums, but this looked yummy so I adapted this recipe into an Almond Plum "Kuchen", and it's amazing (and very easy)! I followed the recipe exactly, except added an extra 2 oz. of the ground almonds to absorb the moisture from the plums. After pouring the batter into the pan, I placed slices (quarters) of plum pieces in concentric circles on top (leaving 1/2" space between slices), pressing it into the batter slightly. Had to bake it longer, due to the added moisture. But the combination of almond and slightly tart Italian plums is heavenly. The cake rises up and the plums sink into the cake. My 2 daughters can't wait until I make this again! Thanks, Shauna. (And hope you don't mind my adaptation.)

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:41:00 +0000

I have been eyeing this recipe in the book. I LOVE anything almond. I think I will have to run, bake this cake! Lovely post:)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:44:00 +0000

Shauna, this sounds delicious! I have that cookbook, but I’ve yet to make anything from it. I keep saying “soon,” but I have far too many things I want to bake! This definitely sounds like a winner. I am a big fan of quick and easy. And, of course, delicious doesn’t hurt.