Apple Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Beat butter and 1/4 cup of the sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add 1 of the eggs; beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Add 1-1/4 cups flour; mix well.
5. 5
   Spread onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
6. 6
   Bake 5 to 7 min.
7. 7
   or until lightly browned; set aside.
8. 8
   Beat remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the cream cheese, flour and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
9. 9
   Add remaining 2 eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
10. 10
    Spoon into crust.
11. 11
    Top evenly with apples and almonds.
12. 12
    Bake 10 min.
13. 13
    Reduce oven temperature to 350F; continue baking an additional 30 min.
14. 14
    Drizzle evenly with jelly.
15. 15
    Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
16. 16
    Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
17. 17
    Store leftover torte in refrigerator.