If you are like me and love the flavor of almond, then this treat is for you! This simple-to-make almond torte is rich and delicious, not to mention it makes a beautiful presentation. Perfect for baby or wedding showers, luncheons, or just because you are craving something sweet!
Almond Torte
1 1/2 sticks regular butter
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar + extra for sprinkling crust and top
2 t. almond extract
1/4-1/2 cup sliced almonds
Parchment paper
Pam cooking spray
9 or 10-inch Springform pan (pictured below)
Melt butter. Place flour, eggs, sugar, and almond extract into mixing bowl. Add melted butter, and blend well with electric mixer. Lock bottom of Springform pan into place. Line Springform pan with a cut-to-fit piece of foil for easy removal from pan. Spray foil with Pam.
Sprinkle greased foil generously with sugar, coating entire surface.
Pour torte batter evenly into pan and sprinkle a light coating of sugar over entire surface. Then sprinkle sliced almonds over top. Add more or less of each, if desired.
Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool completely and unlock Springform pan. Using a spatula, gently pull away cake from the bottom of the pan, remove foil, and slide onto a serving plate. Cut small slices to serve. Enjoy!
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Sweets for a Saturday
Linking to:
Mangoes and Chutney
Jam Hands-Recipe Sharing Monday
Sweets for a Saturday
18 comments:
Oh, yeah, I am making this!!! I do believe I have the ingredients already --- I am NOT going to the grocery now with all of the snow coming from "Sno-Oklahoma"!
THAT LOOKS DELICIOUS!!!
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OMgosh, I could go for dessert right now. Thanks for joining the party this week...have fun, and don't forget every Monday is the party.
Oh my gosh this looks so good...your pics are wonderful. Would love a piece right now! I found you at Debbie's and am a new follower. Your blog is darling...Nice meeting you!
I can't wait to make this. I absolutely love almond flavor. Thanks for sharing! I found you on Debbiedoo's.
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
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YUM!!!
This looks sooo wonderful! I can't wait to try it. I love almonds!
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~Vicki~
Yum, this does look super buttery good. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I'd like to invite you to stop by and link your torte up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweets-for-saturday-4.html
Not only is this a show stopper but it looks like even I could make it :)
mickey
Your almond tart looks delicious! I can almost taste the nutting flavor from the tart...hm....
Amy
http://utry.it
This looks delicious! I think I have a springform pan in the cabinet...but I *know* I have a tart pan. Could I use my tart pan for it or does it need the height of the springform?
What a beautiful torte. I am such an almond fan, I am gonna be bookmarking this soon.
Thanks so much for linking up with Recipe Sharing Monday! :D
oh lovely. i am a huge fan of anything with almond in it. this reminds me of the cake my mom used to make me as a kid. delicious.
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I have never made an almond torte, but this looks like I would surely love it! Mangoes and Chutney's Fat Camp Friday is now open Friday at midnight (EST)! I would love if you stopped by and linked up this recipe!
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Thank you so much for joining Fat Camp Friday! See you next week!
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