Almond Cake Recipe

 Ingredients:

– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
– 1 cup (240ml) milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup (100g) almond slices

 Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Batter:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease and flour an 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan.
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
– Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix well until combined.

2. **Add Dry Ingredients:**
– In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
– Gently fold in half of the almond slices into the batter.

3. **Pour into Pan:**
– Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
– Sprinkle the remaining almond slices evenly over the top of the batter.

4. **Bake the Cake:**
– Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
– If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it with a piece of aluminum foil.

5. **Cool and Serve:**
– Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
– Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Slice and serve the cake as is, or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch.

Enjoy your delicious homemade almond cake! If you have any specific preferences or variations you’d like to explore, feel free to ask.