Blackberry Almond Cake

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Sliced almonds (1/4 cup)
• Fresh blackberries (1 1/2 cups)
• Milk (1/2 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Eggs (2)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
• Almond flour (1/2 cup)
• All (purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!