Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Butter
• 2 cups Granulated Sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Blanched Almonds, finely shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 1 pint All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 glass Brandy
• 1/2 cup Milk

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blanch almonds by pouring boiling water over them until the skins easily slip off. Finely shred the almonds.
2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 3-4 minutes after each addition.
4. 4In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5. 5Add the dry ingredients, shredded almonds, almond extract, brandy, and milk to the butter mixture. Mix until a smooth, medium batter forms.
6. 6Pour the batter into a fluted mold. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.