INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup blanched (skinless) slivered almonds
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3/4 cup butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 tsp almond extract
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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Nonstick cooking oil spray
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Lightly sweetened freshly whipped cream (optional)
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Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 cup rhubarb sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
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2 cups strawberries, stemmed and thinly sliced
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1/2 cup sugar
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9x5 inch loaf pan, food processor, hand mixer or standing mixer