Danish Almond Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup blanched almond, finely ground
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched almond, coarsely chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325 degrees. in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy. gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, until a fine mixture forms, about 1-2 minutes. add the finely ground almonds, almond extract, and cinnamon and mix thoroughly. blend in the flour and baking powder.
• 2 sprinkle the coarsely chopped almonds into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. spoon the batter over the almonds and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.