Orange-almond Cake (torta De Almendra) Recipe

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 Grated Orange Peel
1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds
1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Orange-flavored Liqueur

preheat Oven To 350 Degrees F. Grease And Flour 9-inch Round Layer Pan Or 8-inch Square Pan. Beat All Ingredients Except Almonds, 1 Tablespoon Sugar And The Liqueur In Large Mixer Bowl On Low Speed, Scraping Bowl Constantly, 30 Seconds. Beat On High Speed, Scraping Bowl Occasionally, 3 Minutes. Pour Into Pan; Sprinkle With Almonds.

bake Until Wooden Pick Inserted In Center Comes Out Clean, Round Pan 40 Minutes, The Square Pan 40 To 45 Minutes. Sprinkle With 1 Tablespoon Sugar; Drizzle With Liqueur. Cool 10 To 15 Minutes. Remove From Pan; Cool Completely.

yields 8 Servings.





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