Another Portuguese staple. Almond cake with a sweet egg yolk glaze.
Provided by Deandra Miller
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. For the Cake: Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until it become a white creme, then adding the almonds. Beat the egg whites to nice peaks and gently combine the mixtures. Butter and Flour a cake pan and bake at 350 til knife comes out clean. let cake cool then cut in half and fill with the glaze, reserving a bit to cover the cake.
- 2. For the Glaze: Boil 1/2 cup water with the sugar, once boiling wait 1 1/2 min and remove from heat. Meanwhile, place the egg yolks in a bowl and in small amounts, slowly mix in the sugar water continuously mixing so the yolks don't cook. Once that is done return the mixture over heat continuing to mix constantly so the mixture thickens. let cool before using.
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MM CK
c-mm@hotmail.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.
Bil Al
bil88@yahoo.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Sabina Timalsina
timalsina_sabina@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit complicated, but it's worth it. The cake is so delicious and the egg yolk jam is to die for.
Spencer_
spencer_@gmail.comThis cake is amazing! The almond flavor is so rich and the egg yolk jam is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Salim Rana
m-rana@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit dry, but I think I may have overbaked it. I'll try it again and see if I can get it right.
Chantelle Graham
graham-chantelle@hotmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's not too sweet and the almond flavor is just right.
Shishir Ahmad
ahmad_shishir84@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of almond cake, but this one was really good. The egg yolk jam added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.
Mahamudur Rahmun
m_rahmun@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes sweeter desserts.
Soniya Pariyar
s_pariyar13@gmail.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best almond cake he's ever had.
Bin Jamaica
b32@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for special occasions.
Tamilore Sonusi
tamiloresonusi26@gmail.comThis cake is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The almond flavor is amazing and the egg yolk jam is the perfect finishing touch.
R Bailey
br95@gmail.comThe cake was a bit dry, but the egg yolk jam was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make some changes to the cake batter.
Matthew Eaton
eaton@gmail.comThis cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I'm definitely adding it to my recipe box.
promise ezeka
p_ezeka17@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of almond cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The egg yolk jam was the perfect complement to the cake.
Rataul Bangladesh
rataul@gmail.comThis cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the egg yolk jam was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.
Abou Njie
a.njie33@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time. I love the combination of almond and egg yolk jam.
Islam Gee
gee79@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was great. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
Ivan Calvo
ivan.calvo@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the egg yolk jam was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Demetric Melone
demetric.melone@hotmail.comThis almond cake with egg yolk jam was a hit at my dinner party! The almond flavor was rich and decadent, and the egg yolk jam added a sweet and tangy contrast. I'll definitely be making this again.