italian almond cake
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This is a great old world style almond cake. It's great with a lemon glaze or just a sprinkling of powder sugar. This is a great Italian cake with the essence and moistness from Almond Paste.
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prep time
35 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream at room temp
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 ounces almond paste
- 4 - eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (optional)
How To Make italian almond cake
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter sides and bottom of one 9-inch spring form pan.
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Step 2Mix together the sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl.
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Step 3Sift the flour and salt into another bowl.
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Step 4In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the almond paste, a little at a time, at medium speed, and beat for 8 minutes.
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Step 5Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, and mix until incorporated. It will look curdled; don't worry. Blend in the almond extract and sour cream mixture also add in lemon zest. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, just until blended.
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Step 6Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake about 1 hour. It is done when you press the top and it returns to its shape, and also shrinks from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and place on a baking rack to cool in the pan. Serve as you like. Enjoy!!!!
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