almond cake

How To Make almond cake

• Step 1
  FOR THE PASTRY: Combine pastry ingredients by hand or in a food processor to form a soft dough - Do not overmix.
• Step 2
  Chill for 30 minutes.
• Step 3
  Roll out and line an 11-or-12-inch pie or tart pan; prick the base and chill for 15-to-20 minutes.
• Step 4
  Preheat oven to 375.
• Step 5
  FOR THE FILLING: Heat 1/3 of the butter in a saute pan, add the chopped almonds and saute over medium heat until browned; cool.
• Step 6
  Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan; cool.
• Step 7
  Mix the ground almonds and sugar in a bowl and add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition until the mixture is light and thick.
• Step 8
  Sift the cornstarch (or potato starch) with the baking powder and salt and fold into the almond mixture; fold in the melted butter - Do not overmix.
• Step 9
  Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the batter begins to set.
• Step 10
  Quickly scatter the chopped almonds over the top in one even layer.
• Step 11
  Return the tart to the oven and continue baking for 17-to-20 minutes or until the pastry is brown and the filling is firm.
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