Chez Panisse Simple Almond Torte

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 1/4 cups

Granulated Sugar

3/4 cup

Almond Paste , softened

1 cup

Unsalted Butter

plus extra for greasing the tin

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1/8 tsp

Almond Extract

(optional)

6

Eggs , room temperature

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

1/2 Tbsp

Baking Powder

1/4 tsp

Salt

to taste

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

for dusting

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat the Granulated Sugar (1 1/4 cups) with the Almond Paste (3/4 cup) until the almond paste is in fine pieces. Or, better, pulverize it in a food processor.

Step 3

Beat in the Unsalted Butter (1 cup) , Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Almond Extract (1/8 tsp) if using, then cream the mixture until it is light and fluffy.

Step 4

Beat in the Eggs (6) , one at a time, beating well after each addition so the eggs are thoroughly mixed in.

Step 5

Mix the All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) , Baking Powder (1/2 Tbsp) , and Salt (1/4 tsp) , and beat in just until thoroughly blended.

Step 6

Butter a 9-inch springform pan and turn the batter into it, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 1 to 1¼ hours (mine baked for 1¼ hours) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the center feels springy when you push it gently.

Step 7

Let cool for about 20 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste) , if preferred.