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Almond Butter Crunch Cake From 1963 Recipe


Almond Butter Crunch Cake From 1963 Recipe
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Adapted from a Pillsbury recipe which appeared in the 1963 "Pillsbury Family Cook Book". Unfortunately it was not repeated in later additions. It is unusual -- a thin, hot sauce is poured over the batter and it bakes to a delicious crisp to... More

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Ingredients
  • ********CAKE********
  • 1 cup flour, spooned lightly into cup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind *** ( critical ingredient!)***
  • ****TOPPING****
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Several drops almond flavoring ... (Just for you, Henrie!)

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Line an 8-inch round pan with foil; spray with nonstick spray; set aside.
  3. PREPARE CAKE:
  4. Into a small bowl measure flour, baking powder and salt
  5. Mix on low with dry beaters to combine; set aside
  6. Beat together butter or margarine and sugar about 1 minute on high.
  7. Add egg; beat 1 minute on high.
  8. Beat in on low speed half of dry ingredients, then milk, then remaining dry ingredients.
  9. Beat just until well blended.
  10. With a rubber spatula fold in grated lemon rind.
  11. IF THIS IS BEATEN IN, MOST OF IT WILL STICK TO BEATERS.
  12. Spred evenly in prepared pan; set aside while preparing topping.
  13. PREPARE TOPPING:
  14. In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar almonds, milk and almond flavoring.
  15. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil; boil for 1 minute.
  16. Carefully pour this thin sauce over cake batter.
  17. Bake until cake tester comes out dry. about 20 minutes.
  18. Serve warm, freeze leftovers.....YEAH RIGHT!!!
  19. ****************************************************
  20. Strength in prayer is better than length in prayer!!
  21. ****************************************************

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You certainly know how to cheer THIS kitty up!! :o)


Wow this sounds so good. Thanks!


"Yeah right" is right on those "leftovers!" There would never be a crumb left! --Kn0x--


Jett! Hi ya! This is definitely my kind of recipe! It all sounds perfect and you know I'll be making this one soon! Can't wait to taste it! Thanks so much for sharing this one!


Sounds great!


Mmmmmmm this sounds so good


Mmmmmmm this sounds so good


LOL oops


Yummmmmmm.....sounds fantastic, Jett! :)
~Melinda


Fantastic recipe! I know it would not stay in my house very long, they would eat this up in a hurry.


Great as usual Jett...This is saved!!


Oh, a sentimental 5 er!


Know its good, wife made it years ago!


Oh Wow, you know me well don't you. Sounds fantastic, you got my 5. Thanks for the great post.


Ooooh, I have to try this one!


Nothing like a cake from scratch. Sounds yummy!


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