挪威传统杏仁蛋糕

這個蛋糕嘗起來有著杏仁的芳香，散發濃醇的美味。
浓香杏仁蛋糕，呵呵！真的好吃~~

食谱取自：

This almond cake is a traditional Norwegian and Swedish holiday dessert. It is naturally gluten free.

Author: Terese at www.thecountrybasket.com

Recipe type: Holiday Dessert

Cuisine: Norwegian

Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 Lb raw, plain almonds plus small handful, divided
• 1 Lb confectioners sugar
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp vanilla sugar
• 7 egg whites, room temperature is preferred
• Frosting:
• 6 egg yolks
• scant ⅔ c heavy cream (9 Tbsp)
• ⅔ c granulated sugar
• 1/1/2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 10 Tbsp (2/3 c) softened butter
• (the small handful almonds from above)

Instructions

1. Cake:
2. Line a 13×9 in. pan with greased parchment paper.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
4. Put 1 Lb almonds in food processor or blender, and grind to almond meal consistency.
5. In a separate, large bowl, mix together confectioners sugar, baking powder and vanilla sugar. Add the ground almonds, mix well.
6. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and the mass stays in bowl when tipped upside down.
7. Gently fold into the stiff egg whites into the dry almond mixture, just until blended. Do not over mix!
8. Spread batter in the parchment paper lined pan.
9. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
10. Let cool in the pan, Cake will be very fragile, so handle gently.
11. Either keep the cake in the pan, or carefully invert onto a cutting board or serving platter to be frosted and cut.
12. Frosting:
13. In heavy, medium sauce pan over medium to medium / high heat,, bring to a boil egg yolks, cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar while stirring constantly.
14. Let cool completely.
15. Add softened butter and beat until smooth.
16. Frost the cake once it has cooled down completely.
17. Chop a small handful of nuts, and sprinkle over the frosting to decorate.
18. Set in the refrigerator for several hour or overnight, to allow the frosting to firm up, then cut.

Notes

If it is inconvenient to purchase 1 Lb plus a small handful almonds, you can probably remove a little bit of almonds from your 1 Lb portion to use for garnish.