Almond Spongecake Roll

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan; line with wax paper.
3. 3
   Grease and flour wax paper; set aside.
4. 4
   Place flour, 1/2 cup of the almonds, the baking powder and salt in blender; cover.
5. 5
   Blend until almonds are finely ground and mixture is well blended; set aside.
6. 6
   Beat eggs, granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp.
7. 7
   of the almond extract in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until thickened.
8. 8
   Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition.
9. 9
   Spread evenly into prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake 15 min.
11. 11
    or until top of cake springs back when touched.
12. 12
    Immediately dust top with 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar; place clean kitchen towel on top of cake.
13. 13
    Invert cake onto towel.
14. 14
    Remove pan; carefully peel off paper.
15. 15
    Dust cake with 1/4 cup of the remaining powdered sugar.
16. 16
    Starting at one of the short sides, roll up cake and towel together.
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    Cool completely on wire rack.
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    Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp.
19. 19
    almond extract in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
20. 20
    Add whipped topping; mix well.
21. 21
    Carefully unroll cake; remove towel.
22. 22
    Spread cream cheese mixture evenly onto cake; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.
23. 23
    Reroll cake; wrap in plastic wrap.
24. 24
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
25. 25
    Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.