Almond Glaze

We are pushing our (dear) friend vanilla out of the limelight to let a new star shine. In this recipe, I’ve replaced vanilla extract for almond, and I’m not sorry about it. Almond glaze is the perfect topping for bundt cakes, scones, or sweet quick breads, to name a few. This glaze requires only three ingredients, and has the perfect amount of that refreshing amaretto flavor that accompanies so many desserts.

What Does it Taste Like?

The almond flavor in this glaze comes from almond extract. If you’re not familiar with almond extract, you’ll find it tastes nothing like almonds at all. It is made from the almond oil extracted from almonds, which is what amaretto is made out of. The only way I can describe the flavor is a slightly fruity, sweet, and refreshing taste. Almond extract pairs nicely with flavors such as pistachio, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, and coconut.

What You’ll Need

• 1 Cup + 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 Tsp almond extract
• 2 Tbsp milk (you can easily make this vegan by substituting your choice of non-dairy milk)

How to Make Almond Glaze

• In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup plus 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 tsp almond extract, and 2 tbsp milk (or milk substitute) until well combined and lump free.
• Drizzle it over the cake.
• If you want the glaze thicker, add more powdered sugar. If you want it runnier, add a little more milk.

Try With These Recipes

• Pistachio Cake
• Strawberry Upside Down Cake
• Easy Strawberry Buttermilk Scones

Almond Glaze

5 from 1 vote

Almond glaze is the perfect topping for bundt cakes, scones, or sweet quick breads, to name a few. This glaze requires only three ingredients, and has the perfect amount of that refreshing amaretto flavor that accompanies so many desserts.

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Prep Time:2 minutes mins

Total Time:4 minutes mins

Course: condiment, Dessert, party

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond glaze, bundt glaze, easy glaze recipe, scone glaze, sweet bread glaze

Servings: 6 People

Calories: 88kcal

Equipment

• 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 Cup + 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 Tsp almond extract
• 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup plus 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 tsp almond extract, and 2 tbsp milk (or milk substitute) until well combined and lump free.
• Drizzle it over the cake.
• If you want the glaze thicker, add more powdered sugar. If you want it runnier, add a little more milk.

Notes

• To store, this can be refrigerated up to a week. Microwave for a few seconds and whisk to bring back to a smooth consistency.