Almond Meringue Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Almond Meringue Torte

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking soda
1/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk -- lightly beaten
2 egg whites
1/4 cup powdered sugar -- sifted
1/4 cup shelled almonds -- ground
1/3 cup raspberry jam

Sift together dry ingredients. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Stir in
egg yolk. Pat into buttered 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
While cake bakes, beat egg white until stiff, and beat in confectioner's
sugar and ground almonds. When cake is set and light golden brown, remove from
oven, spread with jam and then almond meringue mixture. Brown at 450 degrees
for 5-10 minutes.

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