ALMOND GOOD LUCK CAKE

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I make this cake for every New Year's Eve dinner. It's said that the person who finds the one whole almond inside will have good luck during the upcoming year. -Vivian Nikanow, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 tablespoon plus 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 whole almond
APRICOT GLAZE:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

Combine almond and 1 tablespoon flour; sprinkle into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, zest and extracts. Combine the baking powder, salt, baking soda and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk., In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff. Fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan. Insert whole almond into batter., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., For glaze, melt preserves in a microwave or saucepan; strain. Add orange juice; drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.