Mazarin Cake

By Robert Farrar Capon

Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Rating
5(9)
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Ingredients

    Short Paste

    • 1⅔cups flour
    • 1teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓cup sugar
    • ½cup butter
    • 1egg

    The Filling

    • 2cups grated almonds
    • 2cups sugar
    • 1cup butter
    • 4eggs
    • 2teaspoons almond extract
    • 4tablespoons raspberry jam
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Nutritional analysis per serving (22 servings)

328 calories; 20 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 34 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To prepare short paste, sift flour and baking powder into bowl and work in remaining 3 ingredients in order given until you have smooth paste. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    To prepare filling, work first 3 ingredients together by hand, then beat in eggs with wooden spoon. Beat in almond extract.

  3. Step 3

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  4. Step 4

    Divide short paste in two and, using fingers, press it into 2 9-inch tart pans, lining them completely.

  5. Step 5

    Spread 2 tablespoons raspberry jam in bottom of each pan and divide filling evenly between them.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 1 hour, or until centers are well puffed. Serve in small wedges.

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Sara

The real deal. Swedish mom approved. Few things to note: Used Almond flour for the “grated” almond. Used the food processor for the crust as well as incorporating the almond and butter together for the filling. Placed the crust in the fridge while making the filling. Greased all my tins with softened butter using a pastry brush. If you divide it into smaller tarts (like I did), you will have a ton of filling left over. Lastly, added a quick glaze with powdered sugar, water and lemon juice.

NikNak

This is simply delightful, foolproof, and lovely for the holidays. I’ve been making this recipe for 30 years, our family and friends LOVE it. Classic Danish tart, beautiful, too!

Sara

The real deal. Swedish mom approved. Few things to note: Used Almond flour for the “grated” almond. Used the food processor for the crust as well as incorporating the almond and butter together for the filling. Placed the crust in the fridge while making the filling. Greased all my tins with softened butter using a pastry brush. If you divide it into smaller tarts (like I did), you will have a ton of filling left over. Lastly, added a quick glaze with powdered sugar, water and lemon juice.

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