Almond Cake

I recently came across a recipe for an almond cake, which turned out to be the best almond cake I’ve eaten. A cake that started out light and dense with the flavour of almond and over two days developed into what tasted like marzipan in a cake. The surprise though, was a hint of saltiness that lingered on the palate with each bite. My breakfast for two days was a generous slice of almond cake with an espresso. Ah, what a joyous way to start the day! 

The recipe is from David Lebovitz [http://www.davidlebovitz.com/], who has a very interesting blog and whose book ‘ A Sweet Life In Paris’ is next on my reading list. 

Recipe : http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/06/almond-cake-recipe/

Notes : 

• I used Odense almond paste. (bought it at Safeway)
• I baked the cake in a 9 inch circular pan with sides  3 inches high.

 

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