Raspberry Almond Buttermilk Cake

This raspberry almond buttermilk cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of fresh raspberries with the nutty flavor of almonds. The buttermilk adds moisture and a subtle tang, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 40 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, salt, buttermilk, baking powder.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and sliced almonds into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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