Almond slices (mondel schnits)

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       Title: Almond Slices (Mondel Schnits)
  Categories: Penndutch, Cakes
       Yield: 1 servings
  
       2    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
            *or:
     1/2    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.
  
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