Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 eggs, beaten ( reserve 1 tsp)
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
sliced almonds, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar and almond extract.
Add beaten egg except for 1 teaspoon.
Sift flour and baking powder, and add to bowl, mixing with wet ingredients.
Put dough in greased 9 inch pie plate.
Mix the reserved 1 tsp of beaten egg with 1 tsp of water, and brush over dough.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds, if desired. (My Oma always used the almonds, it looks pretty and adds a nice touch!).
Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until done (firm to the touch).
This is a dense cake, but should be soft on the inside and hard on the outside, but not too hard!
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.