Very rich and yummy, slice thinly!
This makes 2 cakes--so can easily half.
Usually you make a crosshatch pattern across the top before baking, and brush with egg wash.
Note: some recipes use half the flour as almond meal and also a little dessicated coconut. Yum!
1? cups butter, soft
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp almond extract
2 tsp baking powder
3 cups all purpose flour
Milk or cream for brushing top
Sliced almonds to decorate top (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cream butter and sugar until very light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
Add eggs and almond flavouring and beat well.
Add baking powder and flour and mix well.
Spread evenly between two 9" cake pans or pie plates.
Brush tops with a little cream and top with sliced almonds if desired.
Bake for 28-30 minutes, until light brown - do not overbake or cake will be dry.
Let cool on rack before slicing and serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
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