Almond Snowdrifts

Gluten-Free Gourmet

Wintry Treat

When the snow flakes are coming down fast and you know it's going to be a long winter day indoors, what's the perfect cake to make? How about whipping up some of your very own snowdrifts? Whatever the weather, you are sure to love this creamy yet light cake with a creative touch. Just please don't try to go sledding in the icing!

Whipping up this easy cake is simple. First, beat with a hand mixer:

1/2 c. softened butter                     1/2 c. raw honey                    2 eggs

Add:                      1/2 c. flour                                 1 t. baking soda

                    1 c. sour cream                                      1 t. vanilla

In a separate bowl, combine:

2 t. cinnamon                                 1/4 c. flour                            1 egg

2 T. honey                              1/4 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped

Pour half of the batter into a greased 9" round cake pan. Drizzle half of the nut mixture on top. Repeat with second half of batter and nuts.

Bake cake in a 350 oven for 35-40 minutes, til lightly browned. Cool and turn onto a plate.

For the icing, whip 1/2 c. cold cream with 2 T. honey and 2-3 t. vanilla til soft peaks form. Gently pile onto top of cake with a rubber spatula, making peaks and valleys like ocean waves. Carefully place toasted slivered almonds on top. Now you have footprints in your snowdrifts!