Almond Cake

Name: Almond Cake
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: ½ cup plus 2½ tablespoons (150 g) butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan; 1¼ cups (180 g) whole blanched almonds; ½ cup (60 g) fine polenta; Finely grated zest of 4 lemons; ¾ cup plus 2½ tablespoons (180 g) superfine sugar, plus more for dusting; 4 free-range eggs, separated; ¾ cup (200 g) whole-milk ricotta cheese; Juice of 2 lemons

Preparation info

Serves
10

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tea at the Palace

By Carolyn Robb

Published 2022

About

Ricotta, ground almonds, lemon, and polenta give this cake a wonderfully soft texture and zesty flavor. It is the ideal cake for anyone who does not have a sweet tooth. It is also a good choice for those seeking a gluten-free teatime treat.

Ingredients

½ cup plus 2½ tablespoons (150 g) butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan

Europe
United Kingdom
Dessert
Cake
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Butter the sides of a 9-inch (23-cm) round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

In a food processor, pulse the almonds until finely ground. Add the polenta and lemon zest and process briefly to mix. In a medium bowl, using