orange-almond cake (torta de almendra)
Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2 teaspoons gr...
Ingredients
- 11/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1cupsugar
- 11/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 3/4cupmilk
- 1/3cupshortening
- 1egg
- 2teaspoongrated orange peel
Directions
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Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk
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Grease and flour 9-inch round layer pan or 8-inch square pan
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Beat all ingredients except almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and the liqueur in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 secon
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Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes
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Pour into pan
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sprinkle with almonds
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Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, round pan 40 minutes, the square pan 40 to 45 minutes
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Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar