For a person that doesn't love to bake, I noticed have a lot of desserts on this blog. Don't fret! They are all desserts we love to eat around here, so I'll continue with more.
My kids love this thing...Almond Butter torte. It originally came to us via Gran, a great baker! So gooey, shortcake-y, buttery... I think I've made it 100 times, but not recently. I was recently reminded about how well loved this cake is, and why don't I make it anymore. So, it's back in the repertoire!
In a medium size bowl, combine with an electric mixer until soft:
1 1/2 tsp. Almond extract
1 extra large egg
Then add to the bowl, sifted and keep mixing:
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp.baking powder
Pre heat oven
at 350, and Pam-etize or grease a spring form torte pan. (like a pie pan with a removal bottom)
2/3
cup softened butter
1
cup sugar1 1/2 tsp. Almond extract
1 extra large egg
Then add to the bowl, sifted and keep mixing:
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp.baking powder
The batter will look like whipped butter, or cookie dough. Then place batter into the pan and smooth the dough around with your fingers or with a fork making crisis-cross
pattern. Moisten the top with a little cream or milk. Sprinkle with sliced
almonds.
Bake
for 25-30 minutes....the KEY is not to over-bake!
This torte is so great that you will find yourself making it often as a go-to dessert. It is rich and so delicious with a great cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!!
