Almond Cake

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Put the almonds and sugar in a blender or food processor and grind to a fine consistency, turning the motor on and off.

3. Beat the egg whites together with 1/2 teaspoon salt until they form stiff peaks.

4. Add the ground almonds and the grated lemon peel to the egg whites, a little bit at a time, folding them in gently, but thoroughly. The whites may deflate a bit, but if you mix carefully there should be no significant loss of volume.

5. Add the flour, shaking a little of it at a time through a strainer, and again, mixing gently.

6. Thickly smear the pan with butter. Put the cake batter into the pan, shaking the pan to level it off. Place the pan in the middle level of the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Before taking it out of the oven, test the center of the cake by piercing it with a toothpick. If it comes out dry, the cake is done. If it does not, cook a little longer.

7. When done, unlock the pan and remove the hoop. When the cake has cooled somewhat, and it is just lukewarm, loosen it from the bottom of the pan. Serve when it is completely cold. It will keep quite a while if stored in a till biscuit box.

Wine Pairing(s)

Joan Raventós Rosell 'Heretat Vall-Ventos' Merlot

Satinela Marques de Caceres

Mas De L'Abundancia Montsant

Rotllan Torra Moscatell

Rozaleme Bobal Tempranillo

Faustino V Reserva

Bodegas y Vinedos Alion Ribera del Duero

Mas Igneus Priorat Barranc dels Closos

Casa Castillo Las Gravas

Monte Aman Tempranillo Tinto Joven