Almond Torte

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   In food processor work bowl, process sugar with almond paste until paste is in small pieces.

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   Add butter and vanilla and continue processing until mixture is smooth.

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   Add eggs, 1 by 1, mixing until each is incorporated, then process until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

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   In small work bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

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   Sprinkle over butter mixture and process in 2 or 3 short bursts, just until flour mixes in well.

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   Butter and flour 9-inch springform pan or 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour in batter, smoothing top evenly.

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   Bake at 325 degrees 1 to 1 1/4 hours until wood pick inserted in center comes out clean and center feels springy when pressed gently with tips of fingers.

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   Makes 12 servings.

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