Almond meringue torte

 
                           Almond Meringue Torte
 
 Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
 Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4  cup           sugar
      1/2  cup           all-purpose flour
      1/2  teaspoon      cream of tartar
      1/4  teaspoon      double-acting baking soda
      1/4  cup           butter
    1                    egg yolk -- lightly beaten
    2                    egg whites
      1/4  cup           powdered sugar -- sifted
      1/4  cup           shelled almonds -- ground
      1/3  cup           raspberry jam
 
      Sift together dry ingredients. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Stir in
 egg yolk. Pat into buttered 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
 minutes.
      While cake bakes, beat egg white until stiff, and beat in confectioner's
 sugar and ground almonds. When cake is set and light golden brown, remove from
 oven, spread with jam and then almond meringue mixture. Brown at 450 degrees
 for 5-10 minutes.
 
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