Even though the batter was really, really thick and I am pretty sure that I didn't beat the egg whites long enough, the cake looks good and smells divine! Instead of vanilla extract or liquor, I used almond extract and added sliced almonds (tried to toast them at first, but after burning the first batch, I just decided to put them on sans toasting!) to the top. With the almond, it tastes just like one of those Stella D'oro breakfast cookies, but in cake form, seriously yummy and will go perfectly with some coffee.
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My little helper!
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I am very happy with this cake recipe, it was simple and can be adapted to a lot of different flavors!
So fun to see your variation!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was really good!
DeleteAlmonds are a good idea. I used vanilla and cognac and it had a little bit of an almond taste which was nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah, if you like almonds, it tastes really good! I bet the cognac gave it a nice flavor.
DeleteI like that idea of almond flavor and topping. Your cake turned out beautiful. The recipe
ReplyDeleteis really so simple that you could try so many different variations.
Thank you! It turned out really yummy!
DeleteWhat a cute little helper you had! Your cake looks delicious. I bet the almond extract and almonds were great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was really good
DeleteSlivered almonds make everything better and what a sweet helper :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! He is my little angel!
DeleteI was thinking of almond extract and sliced almonds when another FFWD mentioned using ameretto in her cake. Glad to see that the sliced almonds on top turned out so well on yours! I think it was good that you didn't toast them before baking because with 30+min in the oven, that's plenty of time for the almond to toast anyway.
ReplyDeleteYour cake looked great!
Thank you! I thought about amaretto also, I think that would taste great.
DeleteGreat idea, I bet almond extract would be a lovely combo with this cake. And your little sous chef is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you! He loves to help Mommie in the kitchen!
DeleteWhat a great idea! Almonds and their flavor would be great with this recipe. My girls tell me this is a new "keeper."
ReplyDeleteThank you, this recipe is definite 'do again'.
DeleteSuch a great change of flavors! It had to be very tasty with the almond extract and the sliced almonds on top. Lovely cake!
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DeleteDon't you love the fact that you can customize this cake to almost any whim you might have. The Almond combination sounds terrific!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was really good and I am already thinking of other versions.
DeleteLove, love, love your almond version!
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DeleteWow! Your cake looks delicious with the almonds. Love the little helper:)
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