Spanish Almond Cake Laced with Tequila Anejo Recipe

Name: Spanish Almond Cake Laced with Tequila Anejo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound butter, unsalted; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound butter, unsalted
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated

1
Finely grind all almonds.
2
Set 2 tablespoons ground nuts aside.
3
Mix remaining nuts with flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
4
Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well, blend in the almond extract, tequila, citrus zests and 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg.
6
Mix in almond/flour mixture untll incorporated.
7
Spread batter into a 9 1/2x2-inch pan (or a springform pan) that has been buttered and dusted with flour.
8
Sprinkle with remainlng ground almonds.
9
Place in preheated 325-degree oven on the middle rack and bake until tester comes out clean (about 40 to 45 minutes).
10
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan by inverting on a platter.
11
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and freshly grated nutmeg; garnish.
12
Serve with a tasty coffee drink or eggnog.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, all-purpose, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 pound butter, unsalted, and more.

Yes, Spanish Almond Cake Laced with Tequila Anejo 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.

Spanish Almond Cake Laced with Tequila Anejo

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