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Aunt Zaida’s Almond Cake

Zaida (Sajda Eleanora Andersson) was one of three sisters to Nana Elsie Ellis. Zaida was born in 1899 and wed Herman Spahn in 1930. They had one son, Richard who married Nancy Layman. They had six children and lived behind Nana Ellis ….

Description

Presto Self-Rising Cake Flour - a favorite since 1902. Presto cake flour is made from a special grade of soft winter wheat chosen for its tender gluten that produces light, evenly textured cakes and baked goods. The baking powder in Presto Cake Flour is made especially to suit the flour and rises evenly throughout the dough.

Ingredients
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup “Presto” Flour
  • Heavy Cream
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Almond Extract

Icing

  • 8 ounce pkg. Cream Cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups Confectioner’s Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
Directions
  • Pan?
  • Break eggs into a measuring cup and fill with heavy cream.
  • Pour into bowl and flavor with vanilla and almond extract.
  • Beat in sugar until light in color.
  • Add flour, mixing until blended.
  • Bake at 350˚F (400) about 1/2 hour.

Icing

  • Cream together the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • Ad the confectioner’s sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract.

Categories

DessertAmericanCakePastry