Elegant Viennese Almond Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 4 , separated | |
| Almond paste | 8 Ounce (Not Filling) | |
| White cake mix | 10 Ounce (Pillsbury Plus) | |
| Ground almonds | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Apricot preserves | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), pureed (Kraft) | |
| Water | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Half and half | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Half and half | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Butter margarine | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Egg | 1 , slightly beaten |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 249 Calories from Fat 65
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g11.4%
Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 68 mg22.7%
Sodium 148.2 mg6.2%
Total Carbohydrates 42 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.78 g3.1%
Sugars 30.5 g
Protein 5 g9.1%
Vitamin A 3.3% Vitamin C 5.4%
Calcium 5.4% Iron 3.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan, 12-cup turk's head mold or 12-cup fluted tube pan.
In small bowl, beat 4 egg whites until foamy; beat until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Set aside.
In large bowl, blend almond paste and half-and-half until smooth.
Add 4 egg yolks; mix well.
Add cake mix; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
Fold almonds and beaten egg whites into batter.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool upright in pan 10 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
In small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon sugar, preserves and water to boiling.
Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.
Brush or spread over warm cake.
Cool completely.
In small saucepan, combine all topping ingredients.
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until smooth and thickened.
Cool to desired consistency.
Spoon and spread topping over cake, allowing some to run down sides
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