Torta d'Ametla (Almendra) Recipe

Name: Torta d'Ametla (Almendra)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tbsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cup finely chopped almonds; 6 large egg yolks; 6 large egg whites; 2 cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup milk; 1 powdered sugar to dust top of cake

Servings: persons

1 cup sifted flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tbsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup finely chopped almonds
6 large egg yolks
6 large egg whites
2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 powdered sugar to dust top of cake

1
Preheat oven to 325
2
Separate eggs.
3
Beat egg whites adding sugar until stiff.
4
Beat egg yolks until pale yellow.
5
Add veg oil and milk and vanilla.
6
Mix all dry ingredients and set aside.
7
Add egg yolk mixture to egg whites mixing well on low speed.
8
Slowly add dry mixture until well blended.
9
Line a 9 inch round pan or a 13x9 rectangular pan with vegetable paper.
10
Make sure you leave the extra paper and try to stand it up to give more space for the cake to rise while baking, avoiding that it spills over the sides.
11
Pour batter into pan and bake on middle rack for an hour or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
12
Reduce time to 40 minutes in rectangular pan.
13
Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan on wire rack.
14
Cake will fall as it cools.
15
This is how it is supposed to be, don't worry.
16
The heavy density of the almonds causes this.
17
Dust with powdered sugar ONLY when completely cooled.

1718

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup sifted flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tbsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Torta d'Ametla (Almendra) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Torta d'Ametla (Almendra)

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