ALMOND CAKE OR "TORTA DE ALMENDRA"

Almond Cake or

Provided by Deneece Gursky @Smokeygirlxo

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

- 1 1/4 c flour
- 1 c sugar
- 1 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 3/4 c milk
- 1/3 c butter
- 1 egg
- 2 t grated orange peel
- 1/4 c crushed almonds
- 1 t almond extract
TOPPING PRIOR TO BAKING
- 1/4 c sliced or slivered almonds
TOPPING AFTER BAKING
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange liquor or almond liquor
IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN TOP THE CAKE WITH A SPRINKLE OF POWDERED SUGAR OR A DRIZZLE OF POWDERED SUGAR, MILK AND ORANGE OR ALMOND EXTRACT

Steps:

Spray an 8x8 in square baking pan or a 9 in round baking pan with non stick cooking spray
In a large bowl on low speed beat all cake ingredients for about 30 seconds, then beat on high speed 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
Pour cake batter into spray pan and sprinkle with the sliced or slivered almonds. Then bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven
If using the sugar and liquor topping, sprinkle cake immediately with sugar and then drizzle on the liquor. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before removing from pan. If using the dusting of powdered sugar or the glaze, allow to cool for 15 minutes and then remove from pan and add your topping.