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Ingredients
1 1/2 c. Flour, all purpose1 Tbs. Cinnamon
1 1/2 Tsp. Cloves, ground
1 Tsp. Baking powder
3/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
3/4 c. Brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. Butter; cold
1/2 c. Milk; approx.
10 Almonds, whole
FILLING: 3/4 c. Almonds; finely ground
1/2 c. Sugar, granulated
1 Egg; beaten
1/2 Tsp. Lemon rind; grated
Directions
Elizabeth Baston, Toronto, Ontario First prize Desserts My mother used to make this Dutch almond-filled spice cake for special occasions and always at Christmas time. When my grandmother Oma would visit us from Holland she would expect it with her coffee. Once when I went to Holland for a visit my aunt served me some but it just didn't taste as good as the one at Oma's house. I was told my aunt's cake was store bought. My mother passed Oma's recipe on to me and now I carry on the tradition." FILLING: Blend together ground almonds sugar 2 Tbsp egg and lemon rind. Set aside. CAKE: In a bowl sift together flour cinnamon ground cloves baking powder and nutmeg.; stir in brown sugar. Using a pastry blender or two knives cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. mix in milk just until ball forms adding up to 1 Tbsp more if necessary. On a lightly floured surface knead two or three times or just until dough holds together. Divide dough in half. Press half into bottom of 8 inch spring form pan. With wt fingers spread filling over dough to within 1/4 inch of sides. Between waxed paper roll out remaining dough to 8 inch circle. remove top sheet of paper; invert onto almond paste and peel away paper. brush with remaining egg. Press whole almonds around edges. Bake in 350F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown and almonds are toasted. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. remove sides of pan; let cool completely. transfer to serving platter. SERVES: 10 SOURCE: Heritage Recipe Contest Canadian Living Magazine to celebrate Canada's 125 the birthday posted by Anne MacLellan "
