Shelly's Recipe

FRENCH ALMOND CAKE

Category: Cakes

1/4 lb soft butter
3/4 cup blanched almonds, pulverized in blender with 1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp rum, kirsch or vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1 tsp baking powder

Cream butter and sugar together in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add almonds and beat one minute. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. Add baking powder and flavorings. Gently fold in flour, one tbsp at a time. Grease and flour an 8 1/2 inch baking pan. Fold the batter into the pan. Bake in a 350 for 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar when cool.

NOTE: This is good with a light glaze or served with fresh fruit.