Mazarin Cake

Directions

1. 1
   To prepare short paste, sift flour and baking powder into bowl and work in remaining 3 ingredients in order given until you have smooth paste.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   To prepare filling, work first 3 ingredients together by hand, then beat in eggs with wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Beat in almond extract.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
6. 6
   Divide short paste in two and, using fingers, press it into 2 9-inch tart pans, lining them completely.
7. 7
   Spread 2 tablespoons raspberry jam in bottom of each pan and divide filling evenly between them.
8. 8
   Bake for 1 hour, or until centers are well puffed.
9. 9
   Serve in small wedges.