Almond Torte

Written by Becky


This weekend I met up with my friend, Maria, who is also a food blogger and we made a few fun dishes together. This recipe I found online as I was in search of a torte similar to one I had in Northern Spain. This was not quite the same but still tasted amazing. Made with Almond Paste, it is dense with a nutty and buttery flavor.

We ate it with mixed berries but it would also be nice just by itself with a small cup of espresso or strong coffee.

Almond Torte
from the LA Times

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 c Sugar
8 oz Soft almond paste
1 1/4 c Unsalted butter; softened
1 ts Vanilla
6 Eggs; at room temperature
1 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt

DIRECTIONS
In food processor, process sugar with almond paste until paste is in small pieces. Add butter and vanilla and continue processing until mixture is smooth. Add eggs, 1 by 1, mixing until each is incorporated, then process until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. In small work bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle over butter mixture and process in 2 or 3 short bursts, just until flour mixes in well. Butter and flour 9-inch spring form pan or 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour in batter, smoothing top evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until wood pick inserted in center comes out clean and center feels springy when pressed gently with tips of fingers. Let cool then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Check out some great recipes from my friend Maria at Two Peas and Their Pod.

Comments (8)

  1. I had a wonderful time baking this torte with you! It is a winner! We need to team up more often. It was a lot of fun!

  2. absolutely gorgeous! you can bet i'll be trying my hand at this one this weekend (you know, to impress the mother in law!)

  3. What a beautiful torte and I just love your cake stand. I found your blog from Maria's site and I look forward to reading more about your creations!

  4. i love that first photo. it's like i'm right there…i can almost smell the torte!

    you guys made a beautiful dessert. how fun!

  5. What a beautiful torte this is. You two must have had a great time baking it together. Lovely photos, too.

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