Strawberry Almond Cake

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter, room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 heaping cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup slivered almonds

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, add butter, eggs, and sugar. Beat until light and airy.
3. Add lemon zest, then the almond and vanilla extracts and mix until well combined.
4. Slowly mix in both flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
5. Gently fold in strawberries, then transfer batter to the prepared pan. Sprinkle almonds over the top.
6. Bake cake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.