INGRÉDIENTS
Cake
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
½ cup butter, melted
Almond Topping
1 cup powdered sugar
2 egg whites
1 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9-inch cake pan (or line pan with parchment paper).
To make the cake: Mix together sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture lightens in color.
Gently mix in the flour, then the melted and cooled butter until smooth.
Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer (layer will be thin).
For the almond topping: In a small bowl, mix together egg whites and powdered sugar, then fold in almonds. Spoon topping over cake batter.
Bake for 24-28 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cake should still be soft.
Allow cake to slightly cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
