Almond Torte
From Observatory
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- Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- ⅓ c. ground chocolate
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ c. almonds blanched finely chopped
- ¾ c. fine cracker crumbs
- Directions
1.
Beat yolks of eggs until thick and lemon-colored; add sugar gradually, then fold in whites of eggs beaten until stiff and dry.
2.
Add chocolate, almonds, baking powder and cracker crumbs.
3.
Bake in a moderately slow oven.
4.
Cool, split, and put whipped cream, sweetened and flavored, between and on top. Garnish with angelica and candied cherries. This makes a most attractive dessert when baked in individual tins. When cool remove centers and fill with whipped cream.
