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Cook Time: 25 + Cooling
Serving Size: 12 Servings
Ingredients
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture alternately with the whipped cream.
2. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in whipped cream.
4. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Frost sides of cake; decorate the top edge with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutritional Information
1 slice equals 546 calories, 25 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 284 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.
Source: tasteofhome.com
by MUUMMY
February 08, 2013
yumm
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by TINAMYERS
August 22, 2012
now I know what to do with the left over appricots..ty.
by BOBLAT9
June 06, 2012
by 92651
April 23, 2012
Not a fan of apricots so will use cherry or strawberry preserves.
by BIESTEK
April 23, 2012
I love real recipes ... and how can you go wrong with apricot and almonds together?? TY
by AECF
April 23, 2012
by HEATHER (OHIO)
April 23, 2012
beautiful, but i know i'll never make something like this
by 20456
April 23, 2012
by JOERACER
April 23, 2012
OMG!!!!!!! Heaven! but that was for a moment...cals to high for us!!
by FAMJR
April 23, 2012
by SCHEEPY
April 23, 2012
by SHINAR00
April 23, 2012
can one buy ground almonds or do I need a food processor? ty.
by LEE DELORES
April 23, 2012
You can grind your own if you have a food processor, spice grinder or blender.
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