Almond Cake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Almond Cake
45 min.
10
270kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Almond Cake, a perfect dessert that caters to a variety of dietary preferences. This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat is not only a feast for the senses but also a low FODMAP option, making it suitable for those with specific dietary needs. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this cake for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The star of this recipe is the blanched whole almonds, which lend a rich, nutty flavor and a moist texture to the cake. Combined with the bright zests of lemon and orange, each bite is a burst of citrusy freshness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the superfine sugar. The lightness of the cake comes from the whipped egg whites, which create a fluffy, airy structure that melts in your mouth.

Whether you choose to dust the top with confectioners' sugar for a classic finish or get creative with a St. James cross design, this Almond Cake is sure to impress your guests. With variations that include hints of cinnamon or a glaze of apricot jam, you can easily customize this dessert to suit your taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this exquisite cake, and experience the joy of baking with wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • drops almond extract 
  • 1.8 cups blanched almonds and whole
  • large eggs separated
  •  lemon zest grated
  •  orange zest grated
  • 1.3 cups caster sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Finely grind the almonds in a food processor.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks with thesugar to a smooth pale cream. Beat in the zests and almondextract.
  3. Add the ground almonds and mix very well.
  4. With clean beaters, beat the egg whites in a large bowluntil stiff peaks form. Fold them into the egg and almondmixture (the mixture is thick, so that you will need to turnit over quite a bit into the egg whites).
  5. Grease an 11-inch springform pan, preferably nonstick,with butter and dust it with flour.
  6. Pour in the cake batter,and bake into a preheated 350°F for 40 minutes, or until itfeels firm to the touch.
  7. Let cool before turning out.
  8. Just before serving, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar. Or, ifyou like, cut a St. James cross out of paper.
  9. Place it in the middle of the cake, anddust the cake with confectioners' sugar, then remove the paper.
  10. Variations
  11. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the egg yolk and almond mixture.•Majorca has a similar almond cake called gató d'Ametla, which is flavored withthe grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and sometimes a few dropsof vanilla extract.•In Navarre, the cake is covered with apricot jam.
  12. Reprinted with permission from The Food of Spain by Claudia Roden, © 2011 Ecco, an imprint of Harper
  13. Collins
  14. Publishers

Nutrition Facts

Calories270kcal
Protein12.03%
Fat46.01%
Carbs41.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.01
Glycemic Load
17.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.0482609414536%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.77kcal
13.49%
Fat:14.43g
22.19%
Saturated Fat:1.8g
11.28%
Carbohydrates:29.6g
9.87%
Net Carbohydrates:27.24g
9.91%
Sugar:26.1g
29%
Cholesterol:111.6mg
37.2%
Sodium:47.08mg
2.05%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.02%
100%
Protein:8.49g
16.98%
Vitamin E:5.51mg
36.77%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.54%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.59%
Phosphorus:164.95mg
16.49%
Magnesium:62.58mg
15.65%
Selenium:10.08µg
14.39%
Copper:0.25mg
12.48%
Fiber:2.36g
9.43%
Calcium:71.42mg
7.14%
Iron:1.27mg
7.05%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.96%
Folate:25.26µg
6.31%
Potassium:189.62mg
5.42%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.45%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.97%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.71%
Vitamin A:168.87IU
3.38%
Vitamin C:2.41mg
2.92%
Source:Epicurious