Marzipan Torte

Name: Marzipan Torte
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 6 ounces almond paste; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon kirsch liqueur (or other brandy); 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup unbleached flour, sifted; 1/4 cup ground blanched almond; 1/2 grated lemon peel

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
6 ounces almond paste
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon kirsch liqueur (or other brandy)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1/4 cup ground blanched almond
1/2 grated lemon peel

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter an 8 inch pan (springform - removable bottom recommended).
2

In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy (may want to use beaters).
3

Add eggs, kirsh and almond extract and beat well.
4

Add remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly.
5

Pour in pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
6

Dust cake with powdered sugar and garnish with berries or berry sauce.