Almond Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease mini muffin tins and set aside.
3. 3
   Sift 2 ounces of the sugar, ground almonds and cake flour in a bowl.
4. 4
   Add 1 egg white to form a paste.
5. 5
   In another bowl, whip the 3 egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Gradually add the remaining sugar.
7. 7
   Continue to whip until the meringue is strong but not dry.
8. 8
   Fold the meringue into the almond paste mixture and add the heavy cream at the end.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Fill the prepapred mini muffin tins half full.
11. 11
    Bake promptly in the pre-heated oven until golden, approximately 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the molds.
12. 12
    Cool the tea cakes about 5 minutes before unmolding them on a wire rack.
13. 13
    Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
14. 14
    Store cakes in an airtight container.