Almond Butter Leaves Cake

Recipe Courtesy of Nordic Ware with Permission.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Blend on low speed for 1 minute, scraping the bowl often.
3. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes; then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
7. Makes 6 leaves.