ALMOND CAKE - GEVULDE SPECULAAS

By akselden

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 2 1/4 C. self-rising flour
• Pinch salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. powdered cloves
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 3/4 C. light brown sugar
• 3/4 C. butter
• Milk as needed
• FILLING:
• 1/2 C. plus 2 T. ground almond flour
• 1/2 C. plus 2 T. granulated sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten with
• Pinch of salt
• GARNISH:
• Whole almonds
• Egg yolk mixed with 1 T. milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grease and flour deep, round baking pan (about 8" in diameter and 2" deep). Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Mix flour, salt, spices, and brown sugar. Rub in butter and about 1 T. to 1/4 C. milk, just enough to make a smooth dough.

3. Divide dough in half. Place one half in prepared baking pan, pressing down well. Mix filling ingredients and spread over dough, leaving 1/2" border from sides of pan. Place remaining dough over filling and press down well. Garnish top with whole almonds, pressing them in well. 8rush with egg milk glaze. Bake for 45-60 minutes or
until top is brown and springs lightly when tapped.