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Norwegian Almond Cake

By: TIGERDYR  
"A light almond cake with a rich custard topping. Not a pretty cake, but never met a person who didn't like it. However, be careful - not all the ingredients are good for the waistline."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup butter
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  • 5 egg whites
  • 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups finely chopped almonds

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until the mixture is very thick. A few drops dribbled onto the surface should be visible. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter until completely incorporated. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
  3. In a glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until it is able to hold a firm peak. In a separate bowl, stir together the almonds, baking powder and confectioners' sugar. Fold into the egg whites until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cake springs back when pressed lightly. Cool cake, then remove from the pan. Spread the custard on top, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 431 | Total Fat: 28.9g | Cholesterol: 156mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2005 by CHACHAJAMES 
OH MY GOD!! This recipe is just like my Norwegian grandmother used to make it. She used to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Sara 
Great cake. I've been looking for a gluten free, reallllly good cake recipe to make for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by Avocat 
Very good! And, actually, I thought it was very pretty - very presentable. I tried this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by Cami Sue 
This is the same recipe that my Norwegian grandmother made, we have always called it almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by CELIEC 
this is exactly what my norwegian mother makes..thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by nem emlekszem 
Just by reading it the 200 °C seemed a bit high. Anyway i prepared a half portion set the oven... MORE

 
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