White Cake with Marzipan and Almonds

Marzipan and sliced almonds are sprinkled over this fragrant white cake that gets its light and tender texture from whipped egg whites.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a round baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter; coat with bread crumbs.

Step 2

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining marzipan and sliced almonds on top.

Step 5

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.