Soft Almond Cake Bursting with Flavor - chefmelt

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 ounces almond paste
• Fresh berries (optional, to serve)
• Powdered sugar (optional, to serve)
• Whipped cream (optional, to serve)
• 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ cup sliced almonds