Honey Almond Cake
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Ingredients:
Cake:
1 ½ cup toasted whole almonds
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup raw honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. fresh ground salt crystals
Topping:
2 tbsp. raw honey
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
Ingredients:
Cake:
1 ½ cup toasted whole almonds
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup raw honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. fresh ground salt crystals
Topping:
2 tbsp. raw honey
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch spring form pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the paper.
- Process whole almonds in a food processor or blender until finely ground (you will have about 13/4 cups ground). Beat 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup honey, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer (or use a paddle attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until well combined. Add the ground almonds and beat on low until combined.
- Beat 4 egg whites in another large bowl with the electric mixer (use clean beaters on a hand-held mixer or the whisk attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until very foamy, white and doubled in volume, but not stiff enough to hold peaks, 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the type of mixer). Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the nut mixture until just combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 28 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and gently remove the side ring. Let cool completely.
- If desired, remove the cake from the pan bottom by gently sliding a large, wide spatula between the cake and the parchment paper. Carefully transfer the cake to a serving platter. To serve, drizzle the top of the cake with honey and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
