Scandanavian Almond Cake

1. Grease pan well and dust with flour. (6 quart Bundt pan) Double recipe for full-size bundt pan.

2. Beat well:

1 1/4 C sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 tsp almond extract

2/3 C. milk

3. Add:

1 1/4 flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

4. Add: I/2 C melted butter

5. Mix well with mixer. Pour into prepared pan.

6. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes. Edges must be golden brown. Cool in pan before removing. Cake will break if removed too soon.

7. Sprinkle with confectionary sugar.

Variations:

                -Sprinkle sliced almonds into bottom of prepared pan before pouring in batter.

                -Add 1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries to batter before baking.