ALMOND CAKE

ALMOND CAKE image

Categories Nut

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

Ingredients:
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4.375 ounces) unblanched or blanched whole almonds
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (7.875 ounces) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into chunks and slightly softened
1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup (1.5 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Equipment:
8-by-2-inch round cake pan
Food processor
Directions:
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ÃÂÃÂ°F. Butter the sides of the cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Put the almonds, granulated sugar, salt, and almond extract in the food processor and process until the nuts are finely pulverized. Add the butter and kirsch, if using, and pulse until blended. Add the eggs and process until thoroughly blended. Add the flour and baking powder and pulse just until incorporated, scraping the bowl once with a rubber spatula to be sure.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a rack.
To unmold, slide a thin knife or a small metal spatula around the sides of the cake to release it. Cover the cake with a serving platter and invert. Remove the pan, peel off the parchment liner, and turn the cake right side up. Wrapped airtight, the cake keeps well at room temperature for several days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months; bring to room temperature before serving.
If desired, dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Steps:

I used blanched whole almonds, and weighed almonds and flour. I didn't use the liquor. I used nielson massey extract and WS spray for pan. Need to be more liberal with the spray because it was a bear to get out of the pan. Did CI best almond cake next day; that is much less of an almond flavor than this and can really taste the lemon; d prefers this for taste and texture. We all and Rafi prefer this!!! Stick with this if want almond!