Almond Cake from Albufeira, Portugal
Almond cake is a traditional dessert in Albufeira, a coastal town in Portugal known for its almond trees.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Almond Cake from Albufeira, Portugal
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
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In a blender, grind the almonds until finely ground.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and lemon zest.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
