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paisley almond cakes

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This is a popular dessert from the West Coast of Scotland. Very easy to make.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For paisley almond cakes

  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    rice flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/3 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/3 c
    caster (superfine) sugar
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground almonds
  • 6
    almonds, blanched (halved)

How To Make paisley almond cakes

  • 1
    In a small bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and beat well.
  • 2
    In another bowl, mix together the flours and baking powder. Gradually add to the sugar mixture until all is creamy white.
  • 3
    Gently fold in the ground almonds.
  • 4
    Spoon 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.
  • 5
    NOTE: 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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