I love anything that has a delicious almond taste!  This is a very moist cake that can be served for dessert or a tea party!

Recipe

5 ounces almond paste (about 3/4 cup), grated

1 1/2 cups organic sugar

1 stick butter, room temp

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar

Juice of one orange

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Grease a loaf pan or 10 inch round pan.  In a large electric bowl fitted with a paddle attachment mix together the almond paste and butter.  Add the sugar, orange zest, eggs and vanilla.  Beat for 5 minutes until mixture is fluffy and white.  Add the sour cream.  In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Add the dry ingredients to the electric bowl.  Mix until just combined and pour into prepared baking pan.  Bake for 35 minutes if using a round pan or 50-55 minutes if using a loaf pan.  Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and remove gently onto a wire rack.  Make the glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar and the juice of one orange in a small bowl.  If too thin add more sugar.  Drizzle on cake once cooled slightly.  Enjoy.