SPANISH ALMOND CHERRY CAKE (TORTA DE ALMENDRAS)

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This is a very light, excellent cake which is best eaten on the day it is made. (It will sink slightly as it cools.)

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
4 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon brandy
2 tablespoons glace cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Butter and flour an 8 or 9 inch cake tin.
  • Stir together the sugar, almonds, cinnamon and flour.
  • Add egg yolks, brandy and chopped cherries.
  • Combine well.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the yolk mixture.
  • Transfer to the prepared cake tin.
  • Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 30 minutes until the cake tests done.
  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before unmolding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 6.2

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