Almond Cakes Recipe

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Almond Cakes
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  1. 10Special equipment: 12 (1/8-cup) barquette molds or a mini-muffin pan with 12 (1/8-cup) muffin cups preparation.
  2. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F Brush molds with melted butter and lightly dust with flour, knocking out excess flour.
  3. Stir together flour (3 tablespoons) and salt in a small bowl.
  4. Beat together softened butter and granulated sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in almond paste and vanilla until combined well, then beat in egg until combined. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide batter among molds or muffin cups, spreading evenly, then transfer to a baking sheet (not necessary if using muffin pan).
  6. Bake cakes until just firm and edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely, about 5 minutes. Turn cakes right side up and dust tops with confectioners sugar just before serving.
  7. Cooks' note: Cakes can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 209.33 Kcal (876 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.36g 21%
Cholesterol 73.21mg 24%
Sodium 95.58mg 4%
Potassium 49.07mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.5g 7%
Sugars 15.07g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 2.97g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 23.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.33 Kcal (1722 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.25g 21%
Cholesterol 143.86mg 24%
Sodium 187.8mg 4%
Potassium 96.41mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.29g 7%
Sugars 29.61g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 2%
Protein 5.85g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 3%
Calcium 45.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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