Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2largeeggs
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2 ½cupsall-purpose flour
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2teaspoonsbaking powder
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1 ½cupswhite sugar
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1cupbutter, softened
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1tablespoonalmond extract
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2tablespoonsthinly sliced almonds (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
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Whisk eggs in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tablespoon for brushing over dough. Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl.
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Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in beaten eggs, then stir in almond extract. Stir in flour mixture by hand using a sturdy spoon; dough will be stiff.
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Press 1/2 of the dough into each prepared pan. Press almond slices into dough, then brush reserved egg over top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe16 | |
| Calories264 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g |
17% |
| Saturated Fat 8g |
38% |
| Cholesterol 54mg |
18% |
| Sodium 152mg |
7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g |
12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
| Total Sugars 19g |
|
| Protein 3g |
6% |
| Calcium 47mg |
4% |
| Iron 1mg |
6% |
| Potassium 42mg |
1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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