Almond Cake

Name: Almond Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

With a balanced sweet and nutty flavor, this almond cake is the ideal dessert for any day of the week. Enjoy it as-is or dress it up with fruit, whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine almond paste, sugar and butter; beat until well combined, 4-5 minutes. Beat in eggs and almond extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined.
Spread into a greased 8-in. round baking pan, lined with parchment. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Invert cake onto cake plate; remove parchment. Sprinkle with almonds and confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 258 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

With almond paste, almond extract and sliced almonds, this sweet and nutty cake satiates any and all almond cravings. Topped with sugar, it's a simple treat that's great any time of year. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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