What Is Almond powder and How Can I Use It?

Almond powder is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 5 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using almond powder

There are 5 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chocolate Mocha Mousse Passover Cake

This flourless chocolate mocha cake is moist, rich and super chocolaty. You won't believe it's flour-less, so your gluten-free friends or family can all enjoy one or two slices of this decadent cake.

Sweet Almond Pudding with Dates

Silky Chinese almond pudding made with rice flour, almond powder, and sliced dates. Served warm with a melted ice cream consistency, this elegant dessert comes together in 30 minutes.

Gateau Russe Aux Noix

Gateau Russe aux Noix, a French-Russian walnut cake with almond meringue layers, coffee buttercream, rum syrup, and caramelized walnuts. A showpiece patisserie dessert.

Honey Sponge Cake

Chinese steamed honey sponge cake with almond powder and fluffy whipped egg whites. This traditional method produces a pillowy, moist crumb without an oven, and the cake resteams beautifully for leftovers.

Gateau Nancy

Gateau Nancy is a flourless French chocolate cake with Grand Marnier, almond powder, and 10 eggs, baked low and slow for a dense, fudgy, souffle-like texture.

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