Description
A rich and moist almond cake flavored with Grand Marnier and orange zest, perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz almond paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz chilled cubed butter
- 4 tbsp honey
- 6 ea eggs, lg
- 4 tbsp Grand Marnier
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground clove
- 3 ea oranges, zested
- To taste kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Butter and flour spring form pan.
- In a mixer, add almond paste and sugar, whip until broken up and incorporated.
- Add cubes butter one piece at a time, texture should be light and airy.
- Add one at a time the rest of the ingredients, let mix and be fully incorporated.
- Pour into cake pan, level with spatula.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes in convection oven, color on top should be golden brown. This can be a dense cake, ensure middle is cooked through.
- Remove and let cool, paint with grand marnier on top. Let rest.
- Slice & enjoy!