What's the difference between almond paste and frangipane?

Frangipane is simply an almond pastry cream that contains almonds, sugar, eggs, butter and sometimes a small amount of flour. The almond filling is even lighter and more spreadable than almond paste with a loose, creamy consistency .

How do you know when frangipane is set?

How to tell if frangipane is cooked. Frangipane is fairly forgiving but like most things it does have a perfect point. It should rise in the oven and form a golden brown crust, with a just set centre . The main cause of undercooked frangipane is baking at too high a heat.

Is a frangipane tart French or Italian?

Frangipane is a classic French filling for cakes, tarts, and pastries. It's made with butter, sugar, eggs, and ground almonds, so it's pretty similar to an almond paste.

Why is it called frangipane?

The word frangipane is a French term used to name products with an almond flavour. The word comes ultimately from the last name of Marquis Muzio Frangipani or Cesare Frangipani . The word first denoted the frangipani plant, from which was produced the perfume originally said to flavor frangipane.

Can you overcook frangipane?

Cooking Tips The leading cause of undercooked frangipane is baking at too high a heat. The crust will brown too quickly, leaving a soggy center. Overcooked, and it will be dry and granular . As long as it has risen and browned slowly, you are near the end of the cooking time.

Does baked frangipane need to be refrigerated?

You can store a pear frangipane tart at room temperature or in the fridge . Just note that if you refrigerate it, the crust will soften much quicker. I prefer to store it covered at room temperature for 3-4 days. It's possible to store the tart for a week, but the quality of the dessert diminishes as it softens.

Should frangipane be wet?

Tips: Frangipane is a classic dessert filling made with ground almonds which help to keep it moist when baked . The filling should be soft and have a damp crumb texture, more like a set custard than a fluffy sponge.

What is another name for almond paste?

It can be confusing that recipes sometimes use the terms "almond paste" and " marzipan " interchangeably, as they're actually quite different. Almond paste has a coarser texture but is much softer than marzipan, which allows it to be spread as a filling.

What is the purpose of almond paste?

Almond paste is a flavorful spread made from ground blanched almonds, sugar, and egg whites. The sweet paste appears in a variety of baked goods, whether folded into pastries and almond cakes as almond cream; breakfast fare like bear claws, almond croissants, and waffles; or enjoyed on its own as marzipan candy.

What is almond paste filling called?

Marzipan, also known as almond candy dough , is a smooth and pliable confectionary paste made from almonds that can be used as a cake icing or molded into candies. It features a clay-like consistency that makes it easy to handle.

What is frangipane used for?

Frangipane is used in several European pastries, especially as a filling for tarts . In French baking, it is used for the Epiphany cake called Galette des rois.

Almond slice recipe (frangipane slices)

31/10/2021 by Judith 39 Comments

Almond slices are a variation on traditional frangipane slices and have a shortbread style base instead of pastry making them quicker and easier to prepare.

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They have a delicious marzipan flavour and are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. They are also great for adding to lunch boxes, taking on picnics or served as a dessert or a teatime treat.

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One good thing about this almond slice recipe is that there is no need to roll out pastry. And another good thing is that this also reduces the amount of clearing up! Simply pack the base into a tin, top with frangipane and flaked almonds and bake

If you are looking for other ways to use frangipane you may like to bake a Cherry Bakewell tart or make a batch of frangipane mince pies. Or even try this popular recipe for pistachio frangipane.

For this traybake recipe I have included quantities and baking instructions for both an 18 cm by 18cm (7') square tin and a 23cm by 33cm (9" by 13") rectangular tin. The smaller tin will make around 8 slices and the larger tin will make around 12 slices.

The nutritional information in the recipe card below is based on the quantities of ingredients for the 18cm square version.

Ingredients for the base

18cm by 18cm tin

100g plain flour
75g chilled butter
½ teaspoon of baking powder
50g caster sugar

23cm by 33cm tin

150g plain flour
113g chilled butter
¾ teaspoon of baking powder
75g caster sugar

Ingredients for the frangipane topping

18cm by 18cm tin

100g butter (at room temperature)
100g caster sugar
1 large egg
100g ground almonds
½ teaspoon of almond essence
50g flaked almonds

23cm by 33cm tin

150g butter (at room temperature)
150g caster sugar
2 small eggs
150g ground almonds
¾ teaspoon almond essence
75g flaked almonds

How to make almond slices

To prepare the base - weigh the flour and butter into a large baking bowl and rub the butter and flour together.

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Add the baking powder and caster sugar and mix together well.

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Place a sheet of non-stick baking parchment in the bottom of the loose bottomed cake tin. Spoon the mixture into the tin and press into place with the back of a dessert spoon until it is an even thickness and is fully compacted. Place in the fridge until you are ready to add the frangipane topping.

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To prepare the frangipane - place the butter and caster sugar into a baking bowl.

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Cream the butter and sugar together using a wooden spoon.

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Add the ground almonds, almond essence and the egg/s to the butter/sugar mixture and beat with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes. The frangipane mixture will be a stiff consistency.

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Spread the frangipane mixture evenly over the base and then sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top.

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How to bake almond slices

18cm square cake - preheat the oven to 170^oC, 325^oF, gas mark 3. Place in the centre of the oven and bake until the cake is firm in the centre (about 35 to 45 minutes)

23cm by 33cm cake - preheat the oven to 150^oC, 300^oF, gas mark 2. Place in the centre of the oven and bake until the cake is firm in the centre (about 45 minutes).

Place the cake tin on a wire cooling rack to cool for around 30 minutes and then carefully remove the cake from the tin and leave to cool on the rack.

Cut into individual slices when the cake has fully cooled.

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To store

Store in an airtight tin where your frangipane slices will stay fresh for around 3 days.
They are also suitable for freezing. Defrost at room temperature and then store in an airtight container.

Tips

Make sure the butter for the frangipane (not the base) has softened before starting to cream together the butter and sugar. This can be done by removing from the fridge ahead of starting to prepare the frangipane. If the butter is used straight from the fridge it will be too hard to mix.
This recipe is not suitable for doubling the quantities as it will affect the baking time. If you would like to bake a larger quantity then I recommend baking in separate batches.
When you check whether the cake is cooked try to do this as quickly as possible so that the oven does not lose too much heat.

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Almond slice recipe (frangipane slices)

Almond slices are a variation on traditional frangipane slices and have a shortbread style base instead of pastry making them quicker and easier to prepare. They have a delicious marzipan flavour and are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or for a teatime treat. They are also great for adding to lunch boxes, taking on picnics, served as a dessert or a teatime treat.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Cooling time in tin 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine European

Servings 8 slices

Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients

For the base

100 g flour
75 g butter
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
50 g caster sugar

For the frangipane

100 g butter (at room temperature)
100 g caster sugar
1 egg
100 g ground almonds
0.5 teaspoon almond essence
50 g flaked almonds

Instructions

To prepare the base

Weigh the flour and butter into a bowl and rub together.
Add the baking powder and caster sugar and mix well.
Line the base of the tin with non stick baking parchment.
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Spoon the base mixture into the tin, spread to an even thickness and compact with the back of a spoon.
Place in the fridge until you are ready to add the frangipane topping.

To prepare the frangipane

Weigh the butter and sugar into a bowl and cream together using a wooden spoon.
Add the ground almonds, almond essence and egg and beat with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes.

To assemble

Remove the cake tin from the fridge and spread the frangipane over the base to an even thickness.
Sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the frangipane.

To bake

Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, gas mark 3.
Bake in the centre of the oven, with a tray below the cake tin, until the centre of the cake is firm (around 35 to 45 minutes). Check after 35 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Notes

Note

The nutritional information in the recipe card is based on the quantities of ingredients for the 18cm by 18cm tin (approx 8 slices).

To store

- Store in an airtight tin where it will stay fresh for around 3 days.

- These almond slices are also suitable for freezing. Defrost at room temperature and then store in an airtight container.

Tips

- Make sure the butter for the frangipane (not the base) has softened before starting to cream together the butter and sugar. This can be done by removing from the fridge ahead of starting to prepare the frangipane. If the butter is used straight from the fridge it will be too hard to mix.

- This recipe is not suitable for doubling the quantities as it will affect the baking time. If you would like to bake a larger quantity then I recommend baking in separate batches.

- When you check the cake try to do this as quickly as possible so that the oven does not lose too much heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 576IUCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg

Keyword almonds, Cake, Frangipane

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Sue
May 14, 2022 at 5:22 pm

So simple, yet so delicious!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 9:03 pm
  Thank you for trying this recipe 🙂
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Emily Flint
May 14, 2022 at 7:39 pm

Oh boy, I love almonds and I'm so glad I found this recipe! It was so easy to make and delicious.
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- Bethany
  October 15, 2022 at 6:15 pm
  This looks so amazing! I love the almonds on top. Will be making asap.
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  - Judith
    October 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm
    I hope you enjoy them 🙂
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 9:01 pm
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 9:03 pm
  I'm pleased you found them easy to make and found them delicious 🙂
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Jacqui
May 14, 2022 at 9:00 pm

These are absolutely divine! I used a dairy-free butter and it worked great. Thank you for sharing this tasty recipe.
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:54 pm
  Thank you for letting me know they work using dairy free butter to make a dairy free frangipane.
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nancy
May 15, 2022 at 4:23 am
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i couldn't believe how easy this recipe was to pull off! everyone loved it at dinner tonight when i took it out!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:58 pm
  I'm pleased everyone enjoyed them 🙂
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Shilpa
May 15, 2022 at 1:02 pm

These almond slices were so delicious. Loved it!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:57 pm
  It's great to hear you enjoyed them 🙂
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Gina Abernathy
May 15, 2022 at 2:58 pm

So simple and tasty!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:57 pm
  Thank you for trying this recipe 🙂
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Katie
May 15, 2022 at 2:59 pm

Love these almond slices!! Perfect flavor and texture!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:56 pm
  I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed them 🙂
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Chef Mireille
May 15, 2022 at 5:26 pm

I'm all about that frangipane. I love anything made with it and this came out so delicious!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:56 pm
  Thank you for trying this almond slice recipe 🙂
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Bobbie
May 18, 2022 at 12:56 pm

Delicious and great step-by-step instructions!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:55 pm
  I'm pleased you found them easy to make. Thank you for trying 🙂
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Andrea
October 15, 2022 at 5:38 pm

these almond slices turned out to be such a good snack! so healthy too!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:52 pm
  Thank you for trying this recipe 🙂
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Audrey
October 15, 2022 at 6:43 pm

Simple but turned out so good
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:50 pm
  I'm pleased they turned out well 🙂
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nancy
October 16, 2022 at 3:02 am

i loveeee FRANGIPANE slices - what a delicious and easy recipe to make at home. thanks for the useful tips
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:50 pm
  They are one of my favourites, thank you for trying them 🙂
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Jess
October 16, 2022 at 3:38 am
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:48 pm
  I'm pleased you enjoyed them 🙂
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Emily Flint
October 16, 2022 at 7:48 pm

I LOVE almond anything and these were perfect for a sweet breakfast treat! YUM!
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:47 pm
  I love anything with almonds too! I'm pleased you enjoyed them 🙂
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Sarah
October 17, 2022 at 12:38 pm

I love anything almond and this did not disappoint. The crumble base was so easy, will be making this again 🙂
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- Judith
  October 17, 2022 at 8:46 pm
  Good to hear you found them easy to make and enjoyed them. Thank you for letting me know! 🙂
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Greta
October 17, 2022 at 10:50 pm

I love how it came out! I'll do it again for the weekend. thank your recipe!
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Shelby
October 31, 2022 at 2:28 pm

These are my mom's favorite dessert! Such a delicious recipe.
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Sue
December 04, 2023 at 6:05 pm

Desperate to try this scrumptious looking recipe, but have been unable to find a 7” loose bottomed cake tin. (But have been looking for a brownie type tin.). Would this work in a non loose-bottomed cake tin?
If it must be a loose-bottomed cake tin, would a deep sided one (around 3” deep work?)
Hope you can advise - thank you - Sue.
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- Judith
  December 04, 2023 at 7:41 pm
  Hello Sue. Yes, you could make this using a non-loose bottomed tin but I recommend lining both the base and two sides with a single sheet of lining paper (plus separate lining for the other sides) so that you can easily lift the cake out of the tin after baking. A deep sided tin 3" deep would be fine, in fact that is what I often use.
  I have also made this many times using 1.5 times the ingredients baked in a 23cm by 33cm tin. For this size I use 2 small eggs in place of 1.5 large eggs and bake at 150 deg C for 45 minutes. If you have a tin this size that that would give you another option (plus extra cake 🙂).
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  - Sue
    December 04, 2023 at 11:43 pm
    
    Hello Judith - Thank you so much for so promptly sending me such helpful information; Sue.
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Ingredients for the base

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How to make almond slices

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Almond slice recipe (frangipane slices)

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