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Sand Cake Recipe

Sand Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Rita Ana
  • Total Time: 60-65

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

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    • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

    • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

    • 3 large eggs, at room temperature

    • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

    • ½ cup (60g) almond flour (optional)

    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk or cream

    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

    • Powdered sugar for dusting

    • Fresh berries (e.g., strawberries or raspberries)

    • Whipped cream or Greek yogurt


Instructions

Step 1: Preparation (10 minutes)

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Allow butter and eggs to reach room temperature for easier mixing and better results.

Step 2: Creaming Butter and Sugar (5 minutes)

  1. 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)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.
  2. 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)

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake on the center rack for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. 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