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Get the Recipe Almond Torte with Cardamom
Almond Torte is a tender, moist cake infused with rich almond flavor and cardamom for a dessert to remember. Serving warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a strong cup of coffee is highly recommended.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 7 ounces almond paste
- 12 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 4 eggs room temperature
- 6 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a parchment round in the bottom of an 8 inch round cake pan and grease the sides slightly.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together almond paste and softened butter for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
- Add sugar and continue beating, stopping to scrape the sides as necessary. Add the eggs slowly, one at a time, slowly mixing between each addition. Add flour and cardamom, stirring until just combined.
- Spread evenly in cake pan and sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Bake for 32-35 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly and remove from pan. Before serving, sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cake. Highly recommended to serve slightly warm!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.