Instructions

Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour round 9x1 1/2-inch pan or 8x8x2 or 9x9x2-inch square pan. Beat together all ingredients except almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and liqueur in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.

Pour into pan.

Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, round pan 40 minutes, square pans 40 to 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and drizzle with liqueur. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from pan and cool completely.