Very dense and very decadent. You won’t be disappointed.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
7 oz package almond paste, broken into pieces
3 large eggs
1 tbs cherry brandy
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup cake flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbs powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add almond paste, 1 piece at a time, beating until well blended after each addition.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in brandy, almond extract and salt.
5. Mix flour and baking powder in small bow, then add to batter. Beat just until blended. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spreading evenly.
6. Bake cake until top is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
7. Transfer cake to platter. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Serves: 8