Portuguese Almond and Potato Cake
| Yield: | 10 Servings | 
| Categories: | Cakes, Portugal | 
| 1 | lg | Baking potato, about 10 ounces | 
| 1 | c | Almonds, with skins | 
| 2 | ts | Baking powder | 
| 3 | lg | Eggs, separated | 
| 3/4 | c | Sugar | 
| 1/4 | c | Unsalted butter, softened | 
| 1 | tb | Brandy | 
| 1/2 | ts | Almond extract | 
| Powdered sugar | ||
| Marzipan "potatoes," optional (see recipe) | 
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