Easy Almond Topped Sheet Cake
Ingredients
Dough
- 330 g all-purpose flour (Type 405)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 250 g heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 170 g granulated sugar
- 1 packet bourbon vanilla sugar
- a pinch of salt
- butter, for greasing the pan
Topping
- 100 g butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 200 g sliced almonds
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) for top and bottom heat (160°C for convection).
Grease a 35x42 cm baking sheet with butter.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
Add heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.
Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until foamy.
Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, honey, and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Stir in the sliced almonds until well coated.
Remove the cake from the oven.
Spoon the almond mixture over the warm cake.
Spread the mixture evenly with a palette knife or cake spatula.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Tips
Store the cake in an airtight container for at least 3 days.
Freeze individual pieces for longer storage.