1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups sifted flour
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
3 eggs
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour until it resembles coarse meal. Add cold water and stir until well blended. Divide dough in half. Press each half into a 3 x 12-inch oblong on an ungreased baking sheet.

Place boiling water and remaining 1/2 cup butter into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add almond flavoring and remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 cup of flour. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread this mixture over the oblongs. Bake in hot oven (425°F.) about 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, one tablespoon butter, cream, vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth. Frost cakes while hot. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Makes 16 servings.

Submitted by: Carol Allen