Almond-Lemon Torte Recipe

Name: Almond-Lemon Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal; 1 cup matzo cake meal; 1 cup coarsely ground almonds; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 8 large egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; Glaze:; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten; Lemon slices (optional); Strawberries (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon matzo cake meal
1 cup matzo cake meal
1 cup coarsely ground almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
8 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Glaze:
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
Lemon slices (optional)
Strawberries (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
To prepare the cake, coat a 9-inch springform cake pan with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal.
3
Lightly spoon 1 cup matzo cake meal into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine 1 cup matzo cake meal, almonds, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a fork until blended. Stir in 3 egg yolks.
4
Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of the egg white mixture into matzo mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
5
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour or until golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes. Pierce top of torte with a wooden skewer in several places.
6
To prepare glaze, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 egg yolk in a small saucepan; stir well with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Pour glaze over cake in pan; let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack. Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal, 1 cup matzo cake meal, and more.

Yes, Almond-Lemon Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond-Lemon Torte

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