Almond and Raspberry Torte

1. 1

   Butter the cake pan, line the base with waxed or parchment paper, and then butter and flour it.

2. 2

   Wash the raspberries, dry them on paper towels, and then snip off the blossom ends and stems.

3. 3

   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   Cream the butter until smooth in an electric mixer.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and continue to beat until soft and light, 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Beat in the egg until well mixed, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Stir in the ground almonds by hand, followed by the flour mixture.

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   Expect the batter to be quite stiff.

10. 10

    Spread half the batter in the cake pan.

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    Sprinkle the fruit on top and dot with the remaining batter so the fruit is almost covered.

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    Bake until the torte starts to shrink from the sides of the pan and the top is firm when lightly pressed with a fingertip, 45 to 55 minutes.

13. 13

    The top will be rustic looking, like a crumble.

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    Let the torte cool for 10 to 15 minutes in the pan, then loosen the sides and slide the torte onto a rack to cool completely.

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    Sprinkle it with confectioners' sugar and serve it warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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