Marzipan Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a loaf pan and dust with flour. Tap out the excess flour.
2. 2
   In a food processor, pulverize together the sugar and marzipan until the mixture is in fine pieces. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and almond extract and mix until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until thoroughly combined.
5. 5
   Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt over the egg mixture and beat in just until thoroughly blended.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed - about 1 hour 15 minute
8. 8
   Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then run a knife blade around the edge of the cake and invert onto the rack.
9. 9
   Lift off the pan and cool the cake upright on the rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.