Almond layer cake
With a delicate, fluffy crumb and rich, nutty flavour, this cake is perfect for an afternoon treat and keeps well in an air-tight tin
SERVES
10
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
90
MINUTES
Ingredients
175g butter
175g caster sugar
3 eggs
175g flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
For the almond paste layer:
75g ground almonds
35g caster sugar
35g icing sugar
1 egg, beaten (to bind)
For the topping:
50-75g flaked almonds
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