Comments on: almond cake with strawberry-rhubarb compote

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:49:12 +0000

This was delicious! I made it tonight and since it’s winter I used frozen blackberries and raspberries with a little sugar and splash of lemon juice, simmered, puréed and strained. My cake rose during baking but it was only about a half inch tall when all was said and done (pretty sure my cake pan was 8″). It may have to do with the beater blade. I have the one with rubber spatula tips attached to it so it scrapes as it beats. Maybe that’s why the almond paste and sugar did not get very airy or light. No matter, though. Delish and pretty! Thanks for posting it.

By: kazuko

kazuko — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:31:52 +0000

Thank you, Deb
I just baked this. Yummy… I only had almond meal, so made paste mixing with powder sugar and a little bit water with a food processor. Then I started to follow your direction using a stand mixer. But suddenly my mixer stop working:(( So, I continued to use a food processor. Unexpectedly this cake turned out wonderfully:))
The cake had very fine and smooth texture and moist. No amaretto, just nice honey flavor! I’m wondering if the cake turn out the same as I use a stand mixer???
I am attempting to use my processor again!

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:03:04 +0000

This is the most perfect and best almond cake I have ever had. I wasn’t sure if it was going to come out right because I’ve been winging all my measurements because Australian measurements are different from American ones. I also accidentally bought almond icing, but it worked out well after I removed the sugar and used a little less honey. But yes, this cake is amazing! Thank you.

By: deb

deb — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:03:03 +0000

Warm or cool. Either will work. Glad you’re enjoying the site!

By: sally d.

sally d. — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:36:19 +0000

Hi, Deb: I have been reading, loving, and making some mighty delicious food from your site for sometime now. One question about making this cake: at what point in the temperature continuum does one brush on the Amaretto? Is the cake hot? Cooling? Completely cool? I’ve already read further up that one should hold off on the almonds and confectioners sugar until ready to serve.
Many thanks.
And my entire family loves, loves, loves your pics of Jake.

By: Leslie (lazy_lurker_

Leslie (lazy_lurker_ — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:08:32 +0000

Marzipan is my weakness. My husband demands rhubarb for his early June birthday. This recipe will make all of us very happy. Thanks, Deb!

By: Deb B.

Deb B. — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:25:14 +0000

I made this today and was a bit challenged given my antique kitchen aide hand mixer. I finally put the almond paste and sugar in the cuisinart for a less messy and more efficient mix. I must have done something wrong however, since I used a 8.5 in. cake pan and my cake is about 3/4 in. high. I’m anticipating it will be a bit dense. Will save the taste review for tomorrow – although I already know the compote is amazing!

By: Abby P

Abby P — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:30:55 +0000

Made this today, and it was a huge hit at the cook out I took it to!! Rhubarb was unable to be found, so I topped it with fresh strawberries and blackberries- worked well with the cake and with the beautiful spring weather. Also, due to ridiculous liquor laws on Sundays in TN, I had to substitute 1 tsp vanilla for the amaretto- can’t wait to try again with the good stuff! :) If you love intensely almond things, it’s a must try!! Thanks so much, Deb!! This site has definitely become a go-to for foolproof yumminess!!

By: deb

deb — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:19:18 +0000

I see no reason not to make and then freeze the cake in advance.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:57:56 +0000

Like Rochelle, I want to make this cake in advance for Passover and wonder if it can be frozen. When my husband saw the photo of the cake, his comment was, “Why not make two cakes – one now for eating immediately and one for testing in the freezer?” I’ll negotiate that he take me out for dinner (restaurant of my choice) if he wants me to make two cakes. I’d rather just get your answer about freezing. Eagerly waiting….