French Almond Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Serve the cake plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.