Almond Cake

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to George in Poughkeepsie for this one:

Two ladies on the phone when one says, "We have a new recipe
for an exotic gourmet dinner. First, take two credit cards..."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This easy cake makes a simple but tasty dessert, and can also
be served for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Almond Cake (Torta di Mandorle)

8 oz (225 g) unblanched almonds
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
A pinch of salt
12 Tbs (1 1/2 sticks, 165 g) butter at room temperature
3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
4 eggs, separated

Combine the almonds, flour, baking powder, and salt in an electric
food processor and process until the almonds are finely chopped.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Beat the butter and sugar
together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and beat until
thoroughly combined. Add the butter mixture to the almond mixture
and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Beat the egg whites
until they form stiff peaks and fold into the batter with a rubber
spatula. Pout the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch (23 cm)
springform pan and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven until
a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45
minutes. Cool on a wire before removing from the pan. Serves
8 to 12.
Received on Fri Jul 21 05:24:25 2006