DAY Recipe

Only 1/3 cup of flour is used in this recipe, so the cake has a deliciously dense texture.

Serves 8.

INGREDIENTS
3/4cup sugar
1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
17-ounce package almond paste, broken into pieces
3large eggs
1tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1/2teaspoon almond [...]

Makes 6.

INGREDIENTS
topping

1/2 whole cherry preserves

2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

souffles

butter

finely ground almonds or sugar

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

3/4 cup milk

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup dried tart cherries

4 [...]

Serves 10 to 12.

INGREDIENTS
cake

1 cup dried tart cherries

1/2 cup golden raisins

4 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

1/4 cup warm water (105°f. to 115°f.)

pinch of sugar

2 envelopes dry yeast

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup sugar

4 large egg [...]