Thanks, I was thinking of one of those spectacular multi-layered tortes..if one were to make thinner cakes, perhaps doubling your almond cake recipe to make 4 thinner layers...would this be too heavy to achieve or are they light? I was thinking about how to 'Xmas'-it. Perhaps brandy flavored marscapone filling with lemon zest, alternated with orange-almond flavored marscapone?? Top with strawberries and kiwi fruit for colour. Sound like a good addition instead of the usual mincemeat pie or fruitcake? Suit our climate down here in Oz anyway, as Xmas day is generally pretty warm!!

Val