Chez Panisse Simple Almond Torte

Truly, this almond torte, made almost entirely in the food processor, is one of the simplest and most delicious desserts you could ever prepare.

Total Time

1hr 35min

4.5

2 Ratings

Author: Alexandra's Kitchen

Servings:

Ingredients

•

1 1/4 cups

Granulated Sugar

•

3/4 cup

Almond Paste , softened

•

1 cup

Unsalted Butter

•

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

•

1/8 tsp

Almond Extract

(optional)

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Eggland's Best Classic Eggs , room temperature

•

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

•

1 tsp

Baking Powder

•

1/4 tsp

Salt

•

to taste

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

Cooking Instructions

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

542

FAT

32.6 g

PROTEIN

8.3 g

CARBS

54.4 g