Karen Demasco'S Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Karen Demasco'S Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c sugar; 1/3 c plus 1 T almond paste; 1 c cake flour; 1 1/2 t baking powder; 1/2 t coarse kosher salt; 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 t vanilla extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 c boysenberry or other berry-flavored jam; Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Servings: persons

3/4 c sugar
1/3 c plus 1 T almond paste
1 c cake flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t coarse kosher salt
1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 t vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 c boysenberry or other berry-flavored jam
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter 8-inch round cake pan with 2-inch high sides. Line with parchment, and butter parchment.
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2. Blend sugar and almond paste in processor until finely ground. (Note that almond paste can be made at home. 3 T of almond paste = 1/4 c raw almonds processed with 1 T sugar.)
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3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into small bowl.
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4. Using electric mixer, beat almond paste mixture, butter and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
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5. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on medium-high speed until incorporated.
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6. Fold in dry ingredients by hand, and transfer to pan.
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7. Bake cake 40 minutes. Rotate pan, and bake until top is golden and firm to touch (about 8 minutes more).
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8. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Invert, remove parchment, and then re-invert to let cool rest of way on rack.
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9. Cut cake in half horizontally. Spread jam on top of bottom half, and then replace top half.
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10. Immediately before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

1117

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c sugar, 1/3 c plus 1 T almond paste, 1 c cake flour, 1 1/2 t baking powder, and more.

Yes, Karen Demasco'S 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.

Karen Demasco'S Almond Cake

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