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Ingredients
- 8 oz. Slivered Almonds
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup Sugar
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 t. almond extract
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- confectioner's sugar for dusting
Details
Servings 12
Adapted from simplyrecipes.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Spray a 10" spirngform pan well with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Finely grind the almonds in a food processor.
4. Add egg yolks, sugar, zests and extracts and process until smooth.
5. Transfer to a large bowl.
6. With an electric mixer, whip the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold the whites into the almond mixture.
8. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake 40-50- minutes or til the cake feels firm to the touch.
9. Remove from oven and cool.
10. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the collar.
11. Dust the cake generously with confectioner's sugar. and cut into wedges.
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