Britt Boxs' Cherry & Almond Slices

Britt Boxs' Cherry & Almond Slices

These delicious almondy cakes are perfect for a picnic, lunchbox treat or even just with a cup of tea in the afternoon. The cherries are the perfect almond companion - what's not to love?

Prep Time

15mins

Cook Time

50mins

Makes

16

Difficulty

Easy

Method

1. Cream together the butter and golden caster sugar

2. Add in the eggs and mix

3. Add in the Homepride self raising flour, Homepride plain flour and ground almonds and mix well

4. Add almond extract, chopped Morello cherries and mix

5. Pour half the mix into lined 10 x 8 tin

6. Spoon on the cherry jam in random blobs

7. Add rest of the mixture on top and swirl through with a skewer to swirl in the jam

8. Bake at 140C for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown

Once cooled top with a layer of glacier or fondant icing and Morello cherries. Cut into squares and enjoy!