Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 4 each egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 pound butter; 1/4 pound butter; 1 cup almonds chopped; 3/4 cup almonds ground; ⅔ cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
4 each egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 pound butter
1/4 pound butter
1 cup almonds chopped
3/4 cup almonds ground
⅔ cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

1
FOR THE PASTRY: Combine pastry ingredients by hand or in a food processor to form a soft dough.
2
Do not overmix.
3
Chill for 30 minutes.
4
Roll out and line an 11-or-12-inch pie or tart pan.
5
Prick the base and chill for 15-to-20 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
7
FOR THE FILLING: Heat 13 of the butter in a saute pan, add the chopped almonds and saute over medium heat until browned.
8
Cool.
9
Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan.
10
Cool.
11
Mix the ground almonds and sugar in a bowl and add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition until the mixture is light and thick.
12
Sift the potato or corn starch with the baking powder and salt and fold into the almond mixture.
13
Fold in the melted butter.
14
Do not overmix.
15
Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the batter begins to set.
16
Quickly scatter the chopped almonds over the top in one even layer.
17
Return the tart to the oven and continue baking for 17-to-20 minutes or until the pastry is brown and the filling is firm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 4 each egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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