How to Make White Cake with Marzipan and Almonds - A Step-by-Step Guide

White Cake with Marzipan and Almonds is a delightful and sophisticated dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. This elegant cake is made with a moist and tender white cake base, which is then layered with a rich and flavorful marzipan filling. The top of the cake is covered with a layer of sweet and crunchy almonds, creating a beautiful and decadent finish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 7 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
  • 3 ½ ounces marzipan, crumbled, divided
  • 1 ¾ ounces blanched almonds, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a round baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter; coat with bread crumbs.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Mix remaining sugar, flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Sift over the beaten egg whites; fold together very gently until batter is smooth. Fold in melted butter and amaretto liqueur. Stir in half of the marzipan.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining marzipan and sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cake completely, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 192mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 123mg