Almond Gateau

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, almond paste and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in eggs.
3. 3
   Add almond extract and liqueur.
4. 4
   Beat in flour and baking powder only until mixed through.
5. 5
   Do not beat too long.
6. 6
   Pour into a buttered and floured 8-inch round cake pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
8. 8
   When cooled, invert onto platter and dust well with powdered sugar.
9. 9
   Freezes well.
10. 10
    Also keeps for 3 to 4 days.