Description
Sand Cake Recipe is one of those timeless desserts that feels like a warm hug from the past—simple, humble, and steeped in tradition. My first taste of sand cake came from a worn recipe card in my grandmother’s kitchen, handwritten in her delicate script and marked with smudges of flour and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
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- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
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- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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- ½ cup (60g) almond flour (optional)
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- 1 teaspoon baking powder
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- ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk or cream
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- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
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- Powdered sugar for dusting
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- Fresh berries (e.g., strawberries or raspberries)
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- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation (10 minutes)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Allow butter and eggs to reach room temperature for easier mixing and better results.
Step 2: Creaming Butter and Sugar (5 minutes)
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). This step incorporates air into the batter for a tender cake texture.
Step 3: Adding Eggs (5 minutes)
- Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
Step 4: Incorporating Dry Ingredients (5 minutes)
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, almond flour (if using), baking powder, and salt to remove lumps and ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches, alternating with milk or cream until just combined—avoid overmixing to maintain lightness.
Step 5: Baking (35–40 minutes)
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake on the center rack for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20-25
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American