Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, and coat paper and sides of pan with butter. Set aside. Combine sugar, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to mix well and set aside.
Step 2
Place egg whites in a large bowl and beat at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Transfering to a bowl and set aside. Place butter in the same large mixing bowl and beat at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the almond paste, a few pieces at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is smooth.
Step 3
for sauce Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender; puree. Press mixture fine wire mesh sieve, discarding solids. Cover and chill. Makes 1 cup
Step 4
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