Sharon’s Almond Torte

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar (For the batter)
• 0.75 cup Melted butter
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tsp Almond extract
• 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour (Use additional flour to flour the pan)
• 3 tbsp Sliced almonds or pignoli (Lightly toasted; the author uses less almonds)
• 1 tbsp Granulated sugar (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan; a tart pan may be used instead.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, blend the 1½ cups granulated sugar with the melted butter.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs until incorporated.

5. 5

   Stir in the almond extract and pure vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Add the salt and flour, then mix well to form the batter.

7. 7

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds or pignoli over the batter, followed by the tablespoon of sugar for garnish.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Notes

The source does not specify how much butter or flour to reserve for greasing and flouring the pan. It also does not state a doneness cue; bake within the stated 30–35-minute range.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• torte
• baked
• Italian-inspired
• almond
• vegetarian