Almond Cake - Belgium's Specialty

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup almond paste
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tbsp. Kirsh or Grand Marnier
• 1/4 cup cake flour

Details

Adapted from 1vacation.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Line an 8" springform pan with baking parchment or butter and flour a bundt pan.

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add almond paste and beat well.

Add eggs one at a time and beat.

Add baking powder, salt, almond extract and liquor; stir to combine well.

Flo in flour gently and do not overmix.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean; make sure you don't underbake.

Cool slightly on a cookie rack.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.