This cake is the yummiest, and a favorite at our house. The recipe is from one of my very close friends. I first ate this yummy almond cake at her house and have been smitten ever since! Peach season is such a short moment that I knew I had to make a recipe with peaches in it sometime during the month of August! My biggest dilemma was that I didn't want to cook the peaches, I wanted the fresh, juicy flavor to speak for itself. So, this cake came to my mind - since it's usually served with fresh berries and cream, I thought, why not peaches? It was delicious. The fresh peach flavor complimented the moist almond cake perfectly and, once again, this versatile little cake was winning hearts. It was my Grandpa's 86th birthday celebration this past Sunday and so this is what I made for his birthday cake. It may look like a humble little cake, but let me tell you, if you're an almond lover like me, this will be your new favorite thing!

Almond Cake

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons almond extract

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

slivered almonds

whipped heavy cream

peaches or berries

To start making your cake, mix your sugar and eggs so all the sugar is incorporated. Next, add your vegetable oil and almond extract, and finally mix in your flour and salt. When everything is well mixed, pour your batter into two greased pie tins and sprinkle each with your slivered almonds. Cook them in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for about half an hour before you remove them from the pan - they should just come right out! Lastly, whip your cream and slather over the first layer, add your sliced peaches and do the same with the next layer. This cake is so easy, but looks so beautiful - it is the very best!