Name: Almond Cake
Yield: Serves 8–10
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Grated zest of 1 lemon; confectioners’ sugar, for dusting; 3 tablespoons kirsch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup (60 g) flour; Unsalted butter, for the pan; 1 cup (100 g) ground almonds; 1 teaspoon pure almond extract; 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar; 6 eggs, separated, at room temperature

Preparation info

Serves
8–10

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook

By Downton Abbey

Published 2020

About

Almonds have been imported by the British since medieval times and have long been a common addition to cake recipes. Here, ground almonds and almond extract impart a bold flavor to this rich, moist, nutty teatime favorite. In late spring, when cherries are in season, add them to the table to echo the kirsch in the hot syrup used to infuse the warm cake.