Italian Almond Cake

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4.7

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    525 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    European

Italian Almond Cake

This easy-to-make Italian Almond Cake is incredibly satisfying! A dense, buttery, lightly sweet dessert that’s a perfect way to end any meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup butter melted
  • ½ lemon zested
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups ground blanched almonds (or almond flour)
  • ½ cup sliced almonds for topping
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter, flour, lemon zest, and baking powder and mix until just combined.
  3. Add the ground almonds and mix to combine. Set aside. (Don't worry if the dough is crumbly and thick. It should be at this stage.)
  4. Beat the egg whites in a medium mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Add the beaten egg whites to the almond dough and mix until evenly incorporated.
  5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan before removing the ring from the cake. Cut into slices and serve warm or a room temperature.

Notes

  • If the almonds on top start to brown too quickly, carefully place some aluminum foil loosely oven the pan until the cake is done baking.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 406IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 406IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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