Almond Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Line bottom with a round of parchment or wax paper.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt.
5. 5
   In a large bowl,with an electric mixer, beat together almond paste and sugar add butter and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture, mix well.
8. 8
   Pour into the springform pan, place pan on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 1 hr and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, remove the sides and let cake cool completely. Remove the bottom of the pan and the paper.
11. 11
    Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over cake; garnish with fresh berries.