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Almond Meal Lemon Cake

Nicole Spiridakis
A rich almond meal lemon cake that's lush with lemon and topped with a sweet-tart glaze. Adapted from a wonderful recipe in Darina Allen's The Art of Country Cooking.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups ground almonds
  • ½ cup oat flour 60 grams
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3 lemons
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup butter melted and cooled

Glaze

  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar plus more if needed

Instructions
 

Make Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan
  • Whisk dry ingredients together and then whisk in the lemon zest. Make a well and add the lemon juice, egg yolks and butter and mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap on counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Bake for 45+ minutes, until very lightly brown and cooked through. Cool completely on a rack before turning out.

Make Glaze

  • Whisk all ingredients together to form a smooth paste, adding more sugar if necessary. Spread across top of cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg
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