Dianna’s Almond Cake

Years in the past when my children had been in elementary, there was a homework membership supplied free at an area church, with volunteer tutors assigned for youths who needed/wanted some additional assist.  A pal and her kiddo who was in my daughter’s class additionally attended these Wednesday evening get togethers.  There was all the time some dinner and a goodie supplied through the tutoring time, and often households tagged alongside.  We might signal as much as assist with the dinner and goodies, an excellent neighborhood operate.  My pal used to make massive batches of those decadent muffins (nearly a blondie), to provide as presents throughout Christmas time.  Evidently, we requested the recipe!  That is simply barely tailored from her authentic recipe but it surely’s nonetheless easy; throw all of it collectively and are available out with a fairly and attractive dessert!  This are an excellent, barely chewy, bar-like “cake”.  (My modifications in italic.)

I introduced this cake right down to household for Christmas and it very quietly and rapidly disappeared inside 24 hours.   It was loved plain off that plate and in addition warmed within the toaster oven with somewhat butter, not that it wants that!  (I used to be additionally requested, this recipe is in your weblog, proper??)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Grease and flour a 9 inch spherical pan or spring kind or line with parchment
3. Combine collectively the sugar and melted butter
4. Combine within the eggs, one after the other
5. Stir within the extracts
6. Add salt, non-obligatory baking powder, flour(s), and blend till absolutely mixed
7. Unfold batter evenly into pan
8. Sprinkle with toasted almonds
9. Bake for half-hour (till calmly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clear)