Ingredients

1/4 lb unsalted butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup almond paste

3 eggs

1/3 tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

1/4 tsp. almond extract

1 tablespoon kirsch or grand marnier

1/4 cup cake flour

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line an 8" springform pan with baking parchment or butter and flour a bundt pan Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add almond paste and beat well. Add eggs one at a time and beat. Add baking powder, salt, almond extract and liquor; stir to combine well. Fold in flour gently and do not overmix. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean; make sure you do not underbake. Cool slightly on a cookie rack. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: DustWITH POWDERED SUGAR AND SERVE WITH FRESH BERRIES.