There's nothing quite like the delicate nutty flavor of almonds in a dessert, and this almond cream cake with buttercream ...

Beat the eggs, add the whiskey and 1 drop of pure almond essence, then add to the other ingredients and mix to a stiff paste. (You may not need all of the egg). Sprinkle the work top with icing ...

Place on a wire rack to cool. For the almond icing, put the icing sugar, 1½ tablespoons of water and the almond extract in a bowl and mix to a smooth paste. Cover the tops of the cooled pastries ...

Whisk the oil and eggs together. Mix the carrots with the flour, sugar, almonds, raisins, dates, coconut and spices. Add the egg mixture and mix to a smooth batter. Spoon into 8 mini cake moulds ...

Christmas cake is a type of fruit cake loaded with dry fruits, caramel and brandy. In this recipe, it is topped with an almond paste and royal icing.