Almond Legend Cake Recipe

Name: Almond Legend Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package slivered almonds, chopped; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute; 3 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 whole almond; Apricot glaze; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 2 teaspoons orange juice

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 ounce) package slivered almonds, chopped
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1 whole almond
Apricot glaze
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons orange juice

1
Sprinkle chopped almonds into a well-greased 10-inch Bundt pan; set aside.
2
Cream butter and shortening; gradually add 1/2 cup each sugar and Splenda, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, and beat well. Add lemon rind, juice, and flavorings; beat well.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix after each addition; set batter aside.
4
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; fold egg white mixture into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. Press whole almond just below surface of batter.
5
Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire 10-inch cake.

1125

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package slivered almonds, chopped, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Legend 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 Legend Cake

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