French Almond Cake (CA) Recipe

submitted by reader Elizabeth Monson of Idyllwild, CA

Ingredients
1/4 pound soft butter
3/4 cup blanched almonds, pulverized in blender with 1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon rum, kirsch or vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar together in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add almonds and beat one minute. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. Add baking powder and flavorings. Gently fold in flour, one tablespoon at a time. Grease and flour an 8 1/2-inch baking pan. Fold the batter into the pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.

Tips From Our Test Kitchen: This tasty cake is good with a light glaze or served with fresh fruit.

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