The Bakewell tart, a beloved English classic, features a shortcrust pastry base layered with jam, frangipane, chopped almonds, and icing. While the traditional tart is delightful, you can also enjoy this flavor combination in pudding, slice, or cake form. This recipe, for a delicious Bakewell cake, is a perfect choice for those seeking a simple and rewarding baking experience.
Shared by BBC Good Food, this recipe has received an impressive 743 five-star ratings online. Many impressed bakers have described the cake as “delicious” and a “winner.” One fan even shared that “everyone loves [the cake].”
Beyond the tasty blend of almonds and raspberries, this flavorful cake is incredibly easy to make, requiring just eight ingredients and an hour of your time. The recipe is adaptable, allowing you to use fresh or frozen raspberries, depending on your preference.
Bakewell Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
* 140g ground almonds
* 140g butter, softened
* 140g self-raising flour
* Two eggs
* One teaspoon of vanilla extract
* 250g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
* Two tablespoons flaked almonds
* Icing sugar, to serve (optional)
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan-gas 4. Line and grease a deep 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin.
2. Using a food processor or hand-held mixer in a bowl, blitz the ground almonds, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Alternatively, mix by hand. First, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Crack in one egg and add the sieved flour gradually, stirring between additions. Add the ground almonds, crack in the second egg, and add the vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
3. Tip half of the cake mixture into the tin and smooth the top. Scatter the raspberries over the top, then dollop the remaining batter on top and spread roughly. For a rustic finish, spread the cake top with your fingers.
4. Finally, scatter with flaked almonds and bake for 50 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven once baked and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the tin and dust it with icing sugar before serving.
This easy and delicious Bakewell cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the classic flavors and the satisfaction of creating this simple but impressive dessert.
