Marzipan Cake

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a loaf pan and dust with flour. Tap out the excess flour.
• In a food processor, pulverize together the sugar and marzipan until the mixture is in fine pieces. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
• Add the butter and almond extract and mix until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until thoroughly combined.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt over the egg mixture and beat in just until thoroughly blended.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed - about 1 hour 15 minute
• Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then run a knife blade around the edge of the cake and invert onto the rack.
• Lift off the pan and cool the cake upright on the rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.