Almond slices (mondel schnits)

2 ea Egg
    1/2 c  Sugar
    3/4 c  flour
    1/2 ts baking powder
    3/4 c  Almond, sliced
      2 tb Water, ice
    1/2 ts Lemon extract
      1 x  *or:
    1/2 ea Lemon, juice of
      2 tb Sugar
 
  The almonds need not be blanched, just sliced fine. Sift flour and
  baking powder together, then set aside. Cream the eggs and sugar
  thoroughly. Add the extract and water and beat hard. Add the sliced
  nuts and flour, beating lightly until thoroughly mixed. Pour the
  batter into a greased pan, sprinkle sugar over the top and bake at 350
  f until brown. Allow the cake to cool in pan before cutting in slices.
  Source:  Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary
  Arts Press, 1936.