Almond Cake

Almond Cake 



Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour 300g
  • 1 cup ground almonds 100g
  • 1 cup sugar 200g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil 125 mL
  • 1 1/2 cup soy milk 375mL
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

Strawberry coulis:

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries 450g
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup 45ml
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice


Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2 In a bowl, combine flour, ground almonds, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
3 Add vegetable oil and soy milk.
4 Whisk until batter is smooth.
5 Use margarine to grease bottom and sides of 8-in. (20-cm) square pan. Sprinkle with flour, shaking out excess.
6 Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean.
7 Place the strawberries, hulled and halved in a saucepan. Add maple syrup, vanilla oil and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.


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