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Italian Almond Cake

This Italian Almond Cake is rich, moist, and dotted with almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy, Gluten-Free
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 5 large Eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ⅓ cup Butter, melted
  • ½ lemon Lemon, zested
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 3 cups Ground Blanched Almonds or almond flour
  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds for topping

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground blanched almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and lemon zest. Stir until well mixed.
  • Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, combine egg yolks and granulated sugar. Beat until pale and creamy.
  • Step 5: Fold melted butter into the egg yolk mixture, then add the almond mixture and stir gently.
  • Step 6: Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until no streaks remain.
  • Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Step 8: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan

Notes

For extra almond flavor, add almond extract. Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better whipping.