French Almond Cake

Instructions

1. Prepare the pan
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Lightly flour the sides of the pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
3. Cream butter and sugar
   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Add eggs and flavorings
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated. The mixture may look slightly curdled, but this is normal.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, adding the milk halfway through. Mix just until combined - do not overmix.
6. Bake the cake
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the surface. Bake for 33-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
7. Cool and finish
   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack, remove the parchment paper, and turn right-side up to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.