Almond Legend Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Almond Legend Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounce Slivered almonds, minced; 1/3 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened; 1/3 c. Shortening; 1 1/4 c. Sugar; 3 x Large eggs, separated; 1 tsp Grated lemon rind; 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tsp Almond extract; 2 1/3 c. Sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/4 tsp Baking soda; 3/4 tsp Salt; 3/4 c. Lowfat milk; 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar; 1/4 c. Sugar; 1 whl almond Apricot glaze, see recipe

Servings: persons

2 ounce Slivered almonds, minced
1/3 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened
1/3 c. Shortening
1 1/4 c. Sugar
3 x Large eggs, separated
1 tsp Grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Almond extract
2 1/3 c. Sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/4 tsp Baking soda
3/4 tsp Salt
3/4 c. Lowfat milk
1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
1/4 c. Sugar
1 whl almond Apricot glaze, see recipe

1
Sprinkle minced almonds into a well-greased 10-inch Bundt pan; set aside.
2
Cream butter and shortening; gradually add in 1 1/4 c. sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3
Add in egg yolks, and beat well.
4
Add in lemon rind, juice, and flavorings; beat well.
5
Combine flour, baking pwdr, soda, and salt.
6
Add in to creamed mix alternately with lowfat milk, beginning and ending with flour mix.
7
Mix after each addition; set batter aside.
8
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar till foamy.
9
Gradually add in 1/4 c. sugar, beating till stiff peaks form; fold egg white mix into batter.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan.
11
Press whole almond just below surface of batter.
12
Bake at 350 F for 50 to 55 min or possibly till a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
13
Cold in pan 10 min; remove from pan, and let cold completely on a wire rack.
14
Drizzle Apricot Glaze over cake.
15
Note: Cake texture and taste is very similar to a batter bread.
16
Notes: Make Almond Legend Cake every New Year's Eve for a fun tradition at your house.
17
Somewhere hidden in the baked cake will be a single whole almond.
18
Whoever gets the almond in their slice of cake, according to legend, will enjoy good fortune during the year.

1378

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounce Slivered almonds, minced, 1/3 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened, 1/3 c. Shortening, 1 1/4 c. Sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Legend Cake Recipe 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 Recipe

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