Raspberry Almond Layer Cake

== Ingredients ==
=== Cake ===
* 3 egg yolks
* 1 cup apple juice, concentrated
* ¾ cup butter
* 1 tsp almond extract
* 2½ cups flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* ⅓ cup almonds, chopped
* 4 egg whites
* ¼ tsp cream of tartar
=== Frosting ===
* 1 cup heavy cream
* ½ cup raspberry fruit spread
* 2 tbsp almond liqueur
* ⅓ cup almonds, slivered
== Directions ==
# Melt butter; let cool.
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Grease and flour 2 9" round cake pans; set aside.
# Beat egg yolks in large bowl.
# Blend in apple juice concentrate, butter, and extract.
# Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
# Gradually add to egg yolk mixture, beating until well-blended.
# Stir in chopped almonds.
# Beat egg whites with cream or tartar at high speed in small bowl of electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
# Gently fold into batter; spread evenly into prepared pans.
# Bake 18 – 20 minutes, until cake is golden brown around edges.
# Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
# Turn cakes onto racks; cool completely.
# Beat cream at high speed in small bowl of electric mixer until soft.
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Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Almond liqueur Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Apple juice Recipes
Category:Egg white Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Raspberry preserves and jam Recipes