Lemon Torte Recipe

Name: Lemon Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds or 1/2 cup almond meal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds or 1/2 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan (or springform pan) and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt.
3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs one at a time, waiting until each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Beat in lemon zest.
4
Mix in 1/3 of the flour mixture, followed by half of the lemon juice. Add another 1/3 of the flour mixture, then the rest of the lemon juice and the rest of the flour. Stir only until no streaks of flour remain and batter is uniform. Pour into prepared pan.
5
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Cool pan in cake for 15 minutes.
7
While the cake cools, whisk all glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over cake, then let cake cool completely in pan.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds or 1/2 cup almond meal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Torte

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