Gourmet Danish Bitty Almond Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Put oven rack in upper third notch of oven (in my case gigantic toaster) and preheat to 400F.
2. 2
   Brush molds of the muffin tins with melted butter and lightly dust with flour, (I used a teeny coffee scooper for this) knocking out excess flour.
3. 3
   Stir together the flour (3 tablespoons) and salt in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Beat together softened butter and granulated sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in almond paste and vanilla until combined well, then beat in egg until combined.
6. 6
   Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. 7
   Divide batter among muffin tin cups.
8. 8
   Bake cakes until just firm and edges are golden, about 10-15 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely, about 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn cakes right side up and dust tops with confectioners sugar just before serving.