Cake:
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. margarine or butter,
softened
1 egg
1/4 c. raspberry preserves
Filling:
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter,
softened
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs
1 c. grated or finely chopped
almonds
1/4 c. raspberry preserves
Glaze:
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tsp. lemon juice
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 9-inch pie pan.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
In large bowl combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/2 cup butter and egg with pastry blender until dough forms. Press dough over bottom and up sides of prepared pan; spread 1/4 cup preserves over dough. Chill while preparing filling.
In small bowl, cream 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in almonds. Spoon filling over preserves layer; spread gently. Bake at 350ºF for 40 to 50 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 2 hours.
Loosen edges; gently remove from pan. Spread with 1/4 cup preserves.
In small bowl blend glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over tart. Makes 16 servings.