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Brandy Almond Cake

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"This cake is great for wedding cakes or birthdays." — CaRoLiNaRiOs

Directions

Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round baking pan.
Beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature egg yolks one at a time, allowing each egg yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Pour in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in the almond extract. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Fold the egg whites into the batter; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut any excess cake so that it is flush with the sides of the pan.
Bring the water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, then add brandy and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Prick holes in the cooled cake with a toothpick, then slowly saturate the cake with the brandy syrup.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 1 hr 45 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 20 mins

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Nov 23, 2009

I thought the cake was a little bland and entirely too sweet. However, this is a good base to start with. The texture was very nice and dense. I think I'll try using some spices and almond flour (instead of the extract) and try cutting the amount sugar in the cake next time.

—Kaporet

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3 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
567 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
79.2 g
26%

Cholesterol
135 mg
45%

Fat
21.3 g
33%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
7.2 g
14%

Sodium
647 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Brandy Almond Cake

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 567
Calories from Fat: 191

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3g 33 %
** Saturated Fat 12.6g 63 %
Cholesterol 135mg 45 %
Sodium 647mg 26 %
** Potassium 118mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 79.2g 26 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 7.2g 14 %
Sugars 51.4g
** Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 22 %
** Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 28 %
** Niacin 29 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 47 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.