Italian Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup marzipan (almond paste), cut into small pieces; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup marzipan (almond paste), cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
Cooking spray
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Microwave juice in a small bowl at HIGH 30 seconds or until hot. Add raisins. Let stand 10 minutes; drain.
3
Combine cornmeal, flour, and baking powder in a bowl.
4
Combine butter, marzipan, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until very smooth. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cornmeal mixture and yogurt, beating until blended. Stir in raisins. Pour batter into an 8-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup sifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Almond 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.

Italian Almond Cake

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