A special thanks to Mrs. Briseño for this incredible recipe! Sweet, nutty and has a beautiful, moist crumb. This recipe makes a single layer, 8” cake. Perfect to share….or not.

Almond Coffee Cake

For the cake:
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter (regular, salted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda

For the syrup:
1/3 cup water
½ cup sugar
2/3 cup toasted, sliced almonds
½ teaspoon almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8” pan with parchment.

Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a medium bowl. Add in butter, vanilla and almond extract.

Mix sugar, flour, baking powder and baking soda together in a small bowl and add to wet mixture. Mix until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until top is golden and…