Marzipan Loaves

Name: Marzipan Loaves
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; pinch of salt; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 (8 oz.) can almond paste; 1 1/3 c. sugar plus additional for sprinkling on cakes; 3 eggs; 1 c. milk; 1/4 c. sliced almonds

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 (8 oz.) can almond paste
1 1/3 c. sugar plus additional for sprinkling on cakes
3 eggs
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sliced almonds

Directions

1

Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2

Beat butter and almond paste; beat in sugar until light, then beat in eggs. With mixer on low, add flour and milk, alternating.
3

Divide among pans (sprayed with cooking spray).
4

Sprinkle with almonds and sugar.
5

Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350°.
6

Makes 5 (4 1/2 x 2-inch) loaves.