Almond Cake With Fresh Berries Recipe

Name: Almond Cake With Fresh Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ALMOND CAKE; 4 ounces almond paste; 4 ounces unsalted butter, plus more; unsalted butter, for greasing the pan; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 dash salt; 1 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; SYRUP; 3 tablespoons water; 3 3 tablespoons rum or 3 tablespoons cognac; 1/4 cup sugar; GARNISH; 1 1/2 lbs mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and or or blackberries); 1/2 cup apricot jam, diluted with; 1/2 cup water; 8 -10 mint leaves; 1 cup sour cream or 1 cup creme fraiche

Servings: persons

ALMOND CAKE
4 ounces almond paste
4 ounces unsalted butter, plus more
unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 dash salt
1 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
SYRUP
3 tablespoons water
3 3 tablespoons rum or 3 tablespoons cognac
1/4 cup sugar
GARNISH
1 1/2 lbs mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and or or blackberries)
1/2 cup apricot jam, diluted with
1/2 cup water
8 -10 mint leaves
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup creme fraiche

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CAKE:
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Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F
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Butter an 8-inch round cake pan that is 2 inches deep.
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Line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper.
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Put the almond paste, sugar, 1 stick of butter and the vanilla in a food processor and process for 10 seconds.
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Add the eggs, milk, and salt and process for 5 seconds.
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Add the flour and baking powder and process for 5 to 10 seconds, until smooth.
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Pour the cake batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes.
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Let cool.
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THE SYRUP:
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Combine the syrup ingredients in a small bowl.
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Stir to dissolve the sugar.
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ASSEBMLY:
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Remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a serving platter.
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Using a spoon or pastry brush, moisten the cake with the syrup.
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Scatter the berries on top of the cake and around it.
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Spoon on the diluted apricot jam and garnish with the mint leaves.
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Serve with the sour cream or creme fraiche.
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*You can make this cake early in the day. Or make several cakes, wrap, well and freeze. Defrost, still in their wrappings, in the refrigerator.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ALMOND CAKE, 4 ounces almond paste, 4 ounces unsalted butter, plus more, unsalted butter, for greasing the pan, and more.

Yes, Almond Cake With Fresh Berries 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.

Almond Cake With Fresh Berries

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