Almond Coconut Cake

Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  4. 6 large eggs
  5. 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  6. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  8. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 cup Andre Prost Coconut Milk (found in the baking aisle)
  10. 1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut flakes
  11. Frosting:
  12. 1 1/4 cups heavy (whipping) cream
  13. 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Shredded coconut and Almond Paste give this cake a rich texture and taste. Frost with whipped cream, or simply dust with powdered sugar.

Time

20 minutes to assemble
50-55 minutes to bake
70-75 minutes total time

Yield

1 – 9 inch cake

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour pan.
  2. Beat Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater) and sugar on low speed until combined into small crumbs. Add butter and beat on high until well mixed.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating between each addition. Add coconut extract and beat on high for 3 minutes.
  4. In a medium sized bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add coconut flakes and mix until combined.
  5. Add coconut milk and flour to almond paste mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center pulls out clean. The center of the cake should spring back when gently pressed with finger.
  7. Cool pan on wire rack for 10 minutes and unmold ring. Cool cake completely. Frost with favorite frosting or sweetened whipped cream (recipe follows). For an extra pretty presentation divide cake in half and frost between layers.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817