Ingredients

  • 5 oz. almond paste
  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. raspberry preserves

Method

  • Cut almond paste into 12 pieces and pat each piece into a round disk.
  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Beat in sugar until pale. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in baking powder, baking soda and almond extract.
  • Fold in 1 cup flour, then buttermilk and 1 cup flour.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each cup.
  • Top with level teaspoon of preserves, then piece of almond paste.
  • Top with another 2 tablespoons batter.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 12.