Almond Cake You would expect to find this beautiful cake in any of the confiseries that dot Belgium's countryside. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack. Ingredients: 1/4 lb. unsalted butter 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. almond paste 3 eggs 1/3 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1 tbsp. Kirsch or Grand Marnier 1/4 c. cake flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Line an 8" springform pan with baking parchment or butter and flour a bundt pan. 3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 4. Add almond paste and beat well. 5. Add eggs one at a time and beat. 6. Add baking powder, salt, almond extract and liquor; stir to combine well. 7. Fold in flour gently and do not overmix.. 8. Pour into prepared pan. 9. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean; make sure you don't underbake. 10. Cool slightly on a cookie rack. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries. Enjoy! For more delicious recipes, refer to your Special Food & Wine issue of Viking Voyages. Don't have one yet? Call us at: 1-877-66VIKING (1-877-668-4546) today! Mon-Fri, 6a.m.-5:30p.m. PT Sat, 7a.m.-3:30p.m. PT Sun, 7a.m. - 1p.m. PT