MARZIPAN TORTE

Marzipan Torte image

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
6 ounces almond paste
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon kirsch liqueur (or other brandy)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1/4 cup ground blanched almond
1/2 grated lemon peel

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter an 8 inch pan (springform - removable bottom recommended).
In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy (may want to use beaters).
Add eggs, kirsh and almond extract and beat well.
Add remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly.
Pour in pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Dust cake with powdered sugar and garnish with berries or berry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 131.1, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.2, Protein 5.9