Orange-Almond Cake (Torta De Almendra)
Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
2 tsps grated orange peel
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp orange-flavored liqueur
Preheat oven to 350 deg F
Grease & flour 9-inch round layer pan or 8-inch square pan
Beat all ingredients except almonds, 1 tbsp sugar & the liqueur in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds
Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 min
Pour into pan; sprinkle with almonds
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, round pan 40 min, the square pan 40 to 45 min
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar; drizzle with liqueur
Cool 10 to 15 min
Remove from pan; cool completely
Yields 8 servings
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