I Tried the Cake Joanna Gaines Created in Honor of Her Favorite Childhood Treat

It’s the best almond dessert I’ve ever had.

Jacob Fox

Growing up,Fixer Upperstar Joanna Gaines loved thealmond cookiesserved at her local Asian restaurant.

This recipe pays homage to those memorable cookies.

As soon as I saw her almond-coated cake, I couldn’t wait to try the recipe.

I love anything almond, andgooey butter cakeis one of my go-to desserts.

This seemed like the ultimate mashup of the two.

Here’s what I thought of Joanna’s reimagined favorite.

Here’s how to make it at home.

What Does Almond Butter Cake Taste Like?

This cake is the perfect balance of rich butter flavor and sweet almond extract.

The buttermilk in the batter helps ensure the finished cake is moist and tender.

I loved the sweetness level of this cake.

The toasted almonds added just the right amount of crunch.

I immediately ate a second slice after my first.

It’s the kind of cake that’s just as good for breakfast as it is for dessert.

It’s not too sweet and has a distinct almond flavor.

I’ve already bought the ingredients to make one for myChristmas morning brunch.