Almond Good Luck Cake Recipe

Name: Almond Good Luck Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 tablespoon plus 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 3 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 whole almond; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon orange juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 tablespoon plus 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 whole almond
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon orange juice

1
Combine almond and 1 tablespoon flour; sprinkle into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, peel and extracts. Combine the baking powder, salt, baking soda and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
3
In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff. Fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan. Insert whole almond into batter.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
5
For glaze, melt preserves in a microwave or saucepan; strain. Add orange juice; drizzle over warm cake.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped almonds, 1 tablespoon plus 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Almond Good Luck 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.

Almond Good Luck Cake

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