paisley almond cakes
This is a popular dessert from the West Coast of Scotland. Very easy to make.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds
- 6 - almonds, blanched (halved)
How To Make paisley almond cakes
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Step 1In a small bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and beat well.
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Step 2In another bowl, mix together the flours and baking powder. Gradually add to the sugar mixture until all is creamy white.
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Step 3Gently fold in the ground almonds.
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Step 4Spoon mixture into greased and floured muffin tin, holding 12. Top each with a sliced almond and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes until risen, golden, and firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack.
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Step 5NOTE: You can make your own caster sugar if you can't find it in stores. Simply pulse granulated sugar in the blender or food processor until it becomes super-fine (not powdery).
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Method:
Bake
Culture:
UK/Ireland
Ingredient:
Flour
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