Unsalted butter: The rich base of the cake, creating a tender, buttery texture and flavor. Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cake. Large eggs: Binds the cake batter. All-purpose flour: Gives the cake its ...

Simple in appearance and yet outstanding in flavor and texture, this is the kind of cake that makes it really hard to avoid seconds—trust us, we tried. Use a spoon to create elegant swooshes in the ...

Easy to make and even easier to eat, you're going to want to keep a tube of almond paste in your pantry to ensure this cake is always within reach — it's timeless, seasonless, and utterly delicious.