FLOURLESS LEMON-ALMOND CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Almond     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups blanched slivered almonds
8 tablespoons sugar
4 large eggs, separated
5 teaspoons packed grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pan with waxed paper. Finely grind almonds with 2 tablespoons sugar in processor. Combine yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in almond mixture. Using clean beaters, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 4 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold large spoonful of whites into almond mixture. Gently fold in remaining whites.
  • Transfer batter to pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Turn out onto platter. Remove waxed paper.

miki besu
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and both times it was a success.


Dulal Mridha
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted almond flour with gluten-free flour. The cake turned out great!


Ch Sunny
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This cake is way too sweet for my liking.


Md Mridul
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Shaireen Soma
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Angela Brooke
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Delicious! I love the almond flavor in this cake.


Asia aziz Aziz
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bernardo Cornejo
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions or when you're craving something sweet.


Mercillin Geises
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert that's sure to wow your guests.


Robert Lasch
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I love the combination of lemon and almond in this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I also appreciate that it's gluten-free, so I can enjoy it without feeling guilty.


Raymond Letourneau
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The cake turned out perfectly and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again!


A My Love
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I made this cake for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. It's definitely a keeper!


Nasrullah Gujjar
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This flourless lemon almond cake is a delightful treat! The texture is moist and dense, with a wonderful almond flavor. The lemon glaze adds a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!