Cherry and Almond Cake Recipe

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Cherry and Almond Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 160*C (325*F) Grease a deep 8 inch round cake tin and line the base and sides with wax paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together, 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Pour in eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the flour one third at a time.
  5. Fold inthe cherries, ground almonds and almond extract until evenly mixed.
  6. Spoon half into the tin.
  7. Roll out the marzipan to a 7 1/2 inch circle.
  8. Lay this on top of the cake mixture in the tin, then cover with the rest of the mixture.
  9. Level with the back of a spoon and scatter the almonds on top.
  10. Bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours, covering with foil after 1 hour if it shows signs of burning.
  11. The cake is done when it shrinks away from the side of the tin and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  12. Leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  13. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 461.25 Kcal (1931 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.21g 40%
Cholesterol 81.6mg 27%
Sodium 216.73mg 9%
Potassium 152.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 51.07g 17%
Sugars 33.05g 132%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 7.73g 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 127.3mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 428.09 Kcal (1792 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.32g 40%
Cholesterol 75.73mg 27%
Sodium 201.15mg 9%
Potassium 141.31mg 3%
Total Carbs 47.4g 17%
Sugars 30.67g 132%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 7.17g 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 118.1mg 13%

* 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

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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