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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Almond Cake...My 100th post

Dear friends its my 100th post today...I  had started this blog in 2008 after 1 month of my marriage posted 2 recipes and then I got  job...So this blog was shut off...Then now after delivery...I had to spend my whole day at home...so suddenly my hubby told me....why don't you start a blog...then this one came into my mind...I opened it and saw that it was still there..so I started to write again...Just thinking that its my diary..Then one fine day Rachel  dropped in and gave a comment to one of my post...I was so thrilled...my first comment...I thanked her in my blog....and the new phase of my life started...all credits go to my hubby,on whom I try all the recipes:), without whose support I wont have done this and you all..I thank  each and everyone of you for your visits, comments, suggestions, criticisms and what not!!!!
The below piece of cake is dedicated to YOU ALL for your support....:)




All purpose flour/Maida-1/2 cup
Silvered Almonds-1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar-1 cup
Baking Powder-1/2 tsp
Egg-2 no
Butter-1/2 cup
Salt-1/4 tsp
Vanilla essence-1 tsp
Almond extract-1/4 tsp
For Topping:
Silvered Almonds-1/2 cup
Crystal sugar-2 tsp

Method Of Preparation:
1. Heat butter in a pan on medium heat for about 2 min,and let cool for 5 min.
2. Finely ground the almonds and keep aside.Preheat the oven to 375 F
3. Beat the sugar and egg till creamy.Add essence and  butter to it and stir again to mix.
4. In a bowl mix APF,Almond powder, salt, baking powder and add this to the sugar mixture.Mix everything together(just until blended).
5. Pour it to a greased 9 in/8 in round pan/square.Top with the silvered almonds and crystal sugar and bake it for 20 to 25 min. or till golden brown(Time varies acc to oven).
6. cool completely, cut and serve.



I had made this earlier in loaf pan....without the toppings...Both are yummy... and..soft.

Tips:
1. To blanch the almonds place it in a bowl and add boiling water to it.Keep for a min and drain,wash with cold water and drain again ,pat dry and slip the skins off.
Do not keep almonds in water for long they will lose their crispness.
     
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55 comments:

  1. aipiMarch 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Congrats n hugs dear..wish you many many many more such beautiful milestones to come!!
    Cake looks great with the perfect texture..


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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hearty congratulations dea and u deserve it too.cakes looks yum.

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  3. Mrs KMarch 23, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Congratulations and more milestones to come :)This almond cake is so apt for this 100th post,it looks so well baked and buttery and almondy.. I just took a bite of eat...cheers to this amazing journey of yours,Reshmi!!!

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  4. SravsMarch 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Congrats dear and wish u many more milestones !!! The almond cake is so perfectly baked and looks so perfect and yummy !!

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  5. SowmyaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Hey Reshmi, congrats on your 100th post! The almond cake looks so crumptious and absolutely delicious! Perfect to celebrate the milestone!

    Vegetarian Cultural Creatives

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  6. SwathiMarch 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Reshmi, congrats for your 100th post. almond cake looks perfect nice tea time treat.

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  7. VidhyaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Congrats on your milestone.Just yesterday I was in awe at you for having time to blog almost every day and visit us whenever we have a new post,cause even with a 9 year old I don't have time.Maybe I should learn something about time management from you.Wish you many more wonderful milestones.
    The cake look so perfect.The texture is as good as those from bakeries.I am bookmarking this.

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  8. Kaveri VenkateshMarch 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Congratulations on your 100th post dear. The cakes look delicious.

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  9. Suman SinghMarch 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Congratulations on your 100th post,wish you many more years of fun blogging..keep rocking!

    Beautiful cake and it looks so moist and delicious..perfect for the celebration!

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  10. AshaMarch 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Congratulations... N the Cake looks yummy..

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  11. KrithisKitchenMarch 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Congratulations... Keep rocking!!!
    The almond cake looks so soft and spongy.. Good one..

    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
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  12. TorviewtorontoMarch 23, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    congrats
    lovely way to celebrate
    delicious cake

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  13. ShobhaMarch 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Congrats and wish you all the very best in blogging.
    Very nice almond cake..looks so rich.I usually put almonds in the mawa cake....never made almond cake.

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  14. DeeptiMarch 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Congats Resmi....
    Perfect cake for the celebration...

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  15. PushpaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Congratulations Reshmi.Cake looks perfect and delicious.

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  16. kitchen queenMarch 23, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    congrats on ur 100th post.the cake looks very delicious and perfectly baked.

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  17. FajeedaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    yummy cake...........congrats on ur 100th post dear......

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  18. Mary BergfeldMarch 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    100 is a big step for a blogger. Congratulations. I hope to be around to read a hundred thousand more. Your cake is really lovely. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  19. TrishaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Reshmi. .. congratulations on your 100th post ... may there be may more!

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  20. RajaniMarch 23, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Reshmi,proud moment indeed, you will be at 200th post too and very soon at that.
    Cake just right,amazing texture, only wish I could actually gobble it off the screen!
    Best wishes again,
    Rajani.

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  21. RakshaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Congrats on ur 100th post dear.
    Cake looks yummy

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  22. Indian KhanaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Congrats dear ..Wish you n blog many more post ahead ...cake looks yum ...perfect way to celebrate

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  23. Jeyashris KitchenMarch 24, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Congrats on ur 100th post and baking and cutting cake for that sounds perfect and it came out so well

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  24. Priya SureshMarch 24, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Congrats Reshmi for reaching this milestone,keep rocking gal...Cake looks super delicious with prefect texture,wonderful bake..

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  25. IlaMarch 24, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    congrats on ur 100th post and still u wanna go places :) yummy almond cake :)

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  26. Prathima RaoMarch 24, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Congrats on ur 100 th post!!! This cake is perfect to celebrate this milestone..And wishing u many more such wonderful posts...
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  27. Jayanthy KumaranMarch 24, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    My heartiest wishes dear..!
    Almond cake sounds delicious..superb recipe to celeb this great moment..:)
    Tasty Appetite

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  28. RaksMarch 24, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Congrats on ur 100th post and the cake looks really soft and tempting too!

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  29. cook from dohaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    congrats for ur 100th post.......nd yummy cake,,,

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  30. MadhuMarch 24, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Congratulations! I wish you all the best for the next 1000's of posts to come :)
    Cake looks really good.

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  31. divyaMarch 24, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Congratulations on your 100th post dear. The cakes look delicious.

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  32. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)March 24, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Congratulations on your 100th post. Keep up the great work!!!The cake looks wonderful with the almonds topping!I am desperate to try this recipe!!!

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  33. Harika baratamMarch 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Congrats on u r 100th post. Looks grt puffy puffy and soft.

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  34. SatrupaMarch 24, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Congratulations on your 100th post. The Almond cake looks fab !!

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  35. Suja ManojMarch 24, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Congrats dear,Keep rocking!!!
    Perfectly baked flavorful cake..lovely texture.

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  36. Sarah NaveenMarch 24, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Happy 100th!!!!
    cake looks so delicious..!!!

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  37. nazarinaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Same thing happened to me, blogging can be therapeutic!I love your beautiful almond cake, just delicious!

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  38. KaterinaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Congratulations! I wish to you many beautiful and tasty posts in the future!

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  39. Treat and TrickMarch 24, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Congratulations! Keep going dear. Perfect and moist cake....

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  40. ShanaviMarch 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Congrats Dear.. Wish u reach many more milestones like this, This cake is a nice way to celebrate this occasion.

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  41. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    congrats on reaching a beautiful milestone...wishing u many more to come!
    the almond cake is a perfect way to celebrate...looks to good!
    Smitha
    Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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  42. sojoMarch 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats dear.... Big Big hug!!! and loved the cakes...

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  43. Vimitha DuraiMarch 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Congrats dear on ur 100th post... Waiting for more...
    Perfectly baked and soft looking almond cake...

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  44. schmetterlingwordsMarch 24, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulations on your 100th post... May you post many more and reach 1000th soon.. I know how delighted you wud feel when your brainchild is growing.... Many wishes and thanks for sharing the cake with us... It has come out perfect!!

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  45. RitaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Congratulatiosn!I love almond cake and have similar recipe;I will be trying this one for sure.
    Rita

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  46. Neetu's kitchenMarch 24, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    congratulations for ur 100 post..yummy cake...

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  47. Sushma MallyaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    congratulations ..what a way to celebrate with the beautiful cake:)

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  48. PadmaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Congrats on your 100th post and wishes to achieve many more milestones.

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  49. Reshmi MaheshMarch 24, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Thanks dear friends for your support and wishes...

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  50. Swarnavalli SureshMarch 24, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Congratulations Reshmi

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  51. MahiMarch 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Congrats on your 100th post Reshmi!

    Cake looks delicious!

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  52. KurinjiMarch 24, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Congrats dear!!!Keep rocking....
    Kurinjikathambam
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  53. Shruti March 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    hey reshmi ! your blog is awesome !! im definitely following it :D nice pics...fr the almond cake :D congrats on your 100th post !!

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  54. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Congrats dear on 100th post. Love your cake :)

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  55. NiruJuly 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    jus made the cake...awesome...thanx for the recipe..

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