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tags:
  - dessert
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  - chez-panisse
  - favorite
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# :chestnut: Chez Panisse Almond Torte

![Chez Panisse Almond Torte][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 12 | 1.58 hours |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :candy: 1.25 (248 g) cups granulated sugar
- :chestnut: 200 g [almond paste][2]
- :butter: 1 cup unsalted butter
- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla
- :egg: 6 eggs
- :ear_of_rice: 130 g all-purpose flour
- :dash: 1.5 tsp baking powder
- :salt: 0.25 tsp salt
- :candy: some confectioners' sugar

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 9 inch springform pan

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Beat the granulated sugar with the [almond paste][2] until the almond paste is in fine
pieces. Or, better, pulverize it in a food processor. Beat in the unsalted butter and the vanilla, then cream the
mixture until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the whole eggs, one at a time - the eggs should be at room temperature -
beating well after each addition so the eggs are thoroughly mixed in.

### Step 2

Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat in just until thoroughly blended.

### Step 3

Butter a 9 inch springform pan and turn the batter into it, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 1 to 1.25 hours (mine
baked for 1.25 hours) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the center feels springy when you
push it gently.

### Step 4

Let cool for about 20 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

## :link: Source

- <https://alexandracooks.com/2012/12/14/chez-panisse-almond-torte/>

[1]: <../../assets/images/chez-panisse-almond-torte.jpg>
[2]: <../../ingredients/almond-paste.md>