ALMOND GOOD LUCK CAKE
I make this cake for every New Year's Eve dinner. It's said that the person who finds the one whole almond inside will have good luck during the upcoming year. -Vivian Nikanow, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine almond and 1 tablespoon flour; sprinkle into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, zest and extracts. Combine the baking powder, salt, baking soda and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk., In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff. Fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan. Insert whole almond into batter., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., For glaze, melt preserves in a microwave or saucepan; strain. Add orange juice; drizzle over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Isha Styles Pro Wardell
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Kismat Shekh
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Abdullah Pop
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Jubauer Islam
[email protected]This is the best almond cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.
Gianluca Tretter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Josilyn Rodriguez
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Mary Sawyerr
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and flavorful.
Nabeeha Shaikh
[email protected]This almond good luck cake is so moist and delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It was the perfect dessert to end our meal.