Easy Almond Torte

By BobD

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 4 4 4 eggs
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 Cup sugar
• 2 2 2 Tbsp. flour
• 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1 1 Cup almonds
• 2 2 2 Tbsp. soft butter
• 1 1 1 Cup powdered sugar
• 2 2 2 Tbsp. apricot jam
• 1 1 1 Tbsp. Amaretto
• Topping:
• 1 1 1 Cup whipping cream
• 1 1 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 1 1 Tbsp. Amaretto or almond liqueur
• Sliced almonds for garnish

Details

Adapted from cooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a blender, whirl eggs and sugar until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder and almonds. Blend at high speed for a few seconds.

Pour into two 8' round pans, lined with waxed paper or parchment. Bake for 20 minutes or until test comes out clean.

For filling, cream butter and powdered sugar; add apricot jam and Amaretto and spread between cooled layers. Whip cream with sugar and Amaretto; spread over top and sides of torte. Decorate with sliced almonds or serve with fresh fruit.