almond gateau

TOPPING CAKE Topping: Spread a 9-inch tube pan with soft butter in an even thick layer on bottom and ⅔ way up the sides. Pat almonds evenly over butter. Sprinkle brown sugar on bottom.

Cake: Combine brown sugar with cake mix and prepare according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in 325 degree oven 1 hour or until golden brown. To remove cake, invert on serving plate. Serve cold.

If using a loose bottom tube pan place foil under pan to protect oven.

Reprinted with permission from _Just Cakes_ From the C and H Sugar Kitchen Electronic format by Karen Mintzias