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Gerti's Mallorcan almond cake

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 250 g almonds, ground
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 organic lemon(s), grated peel
  • 1 vanilla pod(s), including the pulp
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • e.g. cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Add the almonds, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest, then fold in the whipped egg whites. Pour everything into a prepared 26 cm springform pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (convection oven) for approximately 50-60 minutes. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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