Glazed Almond Torte

Not really a birthday cake, but it's what I want on mine!

It’s my birthday today (April 21), so I thought it might be nice to share a slice of cake. Perhaps you’ll think this almond torte lacks the frilliness expected of a birthday cake, but I rather like its appealing modesty, especially on the heels of a dinner.

I found this recipe, which you can make any time of year, on a French blog called Les Délices de …