Alexander Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease cookie sheet.
- Grind the almonds.
- Whip the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff. Fold in the almonds and sugar.
- Spread the batter into 2 equal size heart shaped layers on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the custard cream; combine the egg yolks, cream, sugar and cornstarch in the top of a double boiler.
- Let the custard cream cook slowly over boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens, stir constantly.
- Stir in the rum, then cool.
- Frost top of one layer with half the custard cream.
- Place the second layer on top and spread with remaining cream.
- Garnish with almonds.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
819
kcal
41% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).