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Suggest a better descriptionNote: Place nuts on baking sheet in 325-degree preheated oven and toast until light brown, turning occasionally. When done, remove from pan to prevent overcooking. Finely grind all almonds. Set 2 tablespoons ground nuts aside. Mix remaining nuts with flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well, blend in the almond extract, tequila, citrus zests and 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg. Mix in almond/flour mixture untll incorporated. Spread batter into a 9 1/2-inch-by-2-inch pan (or a springform pan) that has been buttered and dusted with flour. Sprinkle with remainlng ground almonds. Place in preheated 325-degree oven on the middle rack and bake until tester comes out clean (about 40-45 minutes). Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan by inverting on a platter. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and freshly grated nutmeg; garnish. Serve with a tasty coffee drink or eggnog. Nutritional analysis per serving: 420 calories, 28 grams fat, 34 grams carbohydrates, 135 milligrams cholesterol, 189 milligrams sodium, 61 percent of calories from fat. Mexican whipped cream: In chilled stainless-steel mixing bowl with chilled beaters, whip cream until it thickens slightly. Slowly add powdered sugar, vanilla and tequila and beat until it forms stiff mounds. Nutritional analysis per serving: 49 calories, 5 grams fat, 1 gram carbohydrates, 17 milligrams cholesterol, 5 milligrams sodium, 86 percent of calories from fat. Source: Tequila: Cooking with the Spirit of Mexico ** Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Food section -- 29 November 1995 **
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (318g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
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Calories: 786 | ||
Calories from Fat: 369 (47%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 41g | 55 % | |
Saturated Fat 21.7g | 109 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.8g | ||
Cholesterol 609.3mg | 187 % | |
Sodium 240.9mg | 8 % | |
Potassium 206.2mg | 5 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 90.3g | 27 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 89.7g | ||
Protein 17.8g | 25 % | |
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Calories per serving: 786
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