Homemade Almond Paste
1 cup, plus 1 Tbsp. of Almond Meal Flour
1/2 cup, plus 1 Tbsp. of Confectioners Sugar
{again, Whole Foods 365 Brand has no cornstarch in it}
1-2 Tbsp. Water
2 tsp. Almond Extract
pinch of Sea Salt
Process all ingredients together until smooth and refridgerate.
Preheat Oven to 350.
Cookies/Cake Part
2/3 cup of Brown Rice Flour
1/3 cup of White Rice Flour
1/4 cup of Tapioca Flour
1 Tbsp. of Sweet Rice Flour
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup of Homemade Almond Paste
1-2 tsp. of Almond Extract
1/2 cup of Palm Shortening
2 Whole Eggs and 2 Egg Whites
Whisk together the Dry Ingredients.
Whisk the Eggs, then add the Extract and Almond Paste and mix
until well combined.
Combine Everything, Mix until Smooth.
Bake for about 18-20 Minutes.
Filling & Chocolate
I used Enjoy Life Brand Chocolate Chips because they are Dairy Free.
I used Harry & David Blackberry Preserves, but I think Raspberry would have been just a bit better. And I coated each cake layer with Grand Marnier & Rum.
I did not color the cake part because I did not have Gluten Free and Dye Free Food Coloring in the house, but, the taste is perfect!!
