Almond Torte Recipe

This torte is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. I enjoy whipping this treat up whenever I have a special guest dropping by.

Buen provecho!

Laura

SERVINGS

6-8

INGREDIENTS

Topping

• 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbs water

Torte

• 1/2 cup almond meal 
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 stick salted butter, softened (8 Tbs)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp almond extract

MAKE IT

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Butter 9” springform pan
3. Mix flour, baking powder and sugar
4. Add butter
5. Mix in eggs and almond extract until smooth
6. Spread torte mixture over the bottom of springform pan
7. Sprinkle slivered almond topping over the top
8. Bake 350F for 25 minutes
9. Reduce heat to 325F and bake for another 20-25 minutes
10. Cake is ready when toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
11. Allow torte to cool and remove from springform pan.