Spanish Almond Cherry Cake (Torta De Almendras)

"This is a very light, excellent cake which is best eaten on the day it is made. (It will sink slightly as it cools.)"
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

  • TO COAT CAKE TIN

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • FOR THE CAKE

  • 12 cup sugar
  • 12 cup ground almonds
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 12 tablespoons flour
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 2 tablespoons glace cherries, chopped
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directions

  • Butter and flour an 8 or 9 inch cake tin.
  • Stir together the sugar, almonds, cinnamon and flour.
  • Add egg yolks, brandy and chopped cherries.
  • Combine well.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the yolk mixture.
  • Transfer to the prepared cake tin.
  • Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 30 minutes until the cake tests done.
  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before unmolding.

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