Warm Almond Cakes with Grapes Recipe

Name: Warm Almond Cakes with Grapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac (optional); 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (3 3/4 ounces); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Special equipment: 4 shallow 1/3-cup gratin dishes (1/2 inch deep)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac (optional)
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (3 3/4 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Special equipment: 4 shallow 1/3-cup gratin dishes (1/2 inch deep)

1
Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400F.
2
If using Cognac, toss grapes with it in a small bowl.
3
Pulse half of almonds with 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender until finely ground.
4
Transfer to a small bowl and repeat with remaining almonds and 1 more tablespoon sugar.
5
Beat together butter and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla.
6
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Reduce speed to low and beat in ground almonds, flour, and salt until just combined.
8
Divide batter among gratin dishes and press grapes lightly into batter (discard Cognac).
9
Bake in dishes on a baking sheet until cake is firm and pale golden with slightly darker edges, about 20 minutes.
10
Transfer cakes to a rack and cool slightly in dishes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac (optional), 1 cup seedless grapes, halved, 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (3 3/4 ounces), 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Warm Almond Cakes with Grapes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Warm Almond Cakes with Grapes

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