Almond Encrusted Pound Cake Recipe

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Almond Encrusted Pound Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups flour , sifted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 *tbsp* almond extract

Directions:

  1. Generously grease large tube pan
  2. PRESS almonds onto sides and bottom, set aside
  3. In large bowl, using mixer, cream together butter, Crisco, and sugar
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, continuing to beat
  5. Gradually add flour and almond extract
  6. Beat at high speed until batter is fluffy
  7. Pour into prepared pan
  8. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour
  9. GLAZE
  10. Boil sugar and water for 1 minute
  11. Remove from heat
  12. Add almond extract
  13. Pour over *lukewarm* cake
  14. Leave cake in pan unti it has cooled COMPLETELY
  15. This is a wonderful cake!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 379.25 Kcal (1588 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.95g 23%
Cholesterol 102.09mg 34%
Sodium 588.98mg 25%
Potassium 82.12mg 2%
Total Carbs 55.06g 18%
Sugars 29.4g 118%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 6.11g 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 89.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 347.01 Kcal (1453 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.68g 23%
Cholesterol 93.41mg 34%
Sodium 538.93mg 25%
Potassium 75.14mg 2%
Total Carbs 50.38g 18%
Sugars 26.9g 118%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 11%
Protein 5.59g 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 11%
Calcium 81.5mg 9%

* 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

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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