Chocolate Almond Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I had this one given to me when I was first married in 1955. It was a real favourite. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups flour |
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1 egg |
4 ounces sugar |
1 teaspoon cocoa |
4 ounces butter |
4 ounces butter, melted |
8 ounces icing sugar |
4 ounces flour |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon almond essence |
Directions:
1. Cream butter and sugar, add egg, beat well.
2. Add sifted dry ingredients.
3. Press into swiss roll tin.
4. Bake 20 minutes about 400 0°F.
5. ALMOND TOPPING- Beat egg and butter, add essence, then dry ingredients. Mix well.
6. Spread on base. Allow to set.
7. Ice with chocolate icing.
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