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.
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