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Mandel Torte or Almond Torte

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Cooking for a Crowd, Desserts, Sweets, Vegetarian
Servings 12
Calories 71.82 kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 71.82 kcalCarbohydrates: 18.22 gProtein: 0.17 gFat: 0.07 gSaturated Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 53.32 mgFiber: 0.18 gVitamin A: 0.0335 IUCalcium: 5.9 mgIron: 0.15 mg

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup fine granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup ground unblanched almonds finely chopped, grated, (or whirled in an electric blender)
  • 1/2 cup dry white breadc rumbs slightly toasted
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Separate the eggs and beat the yolks in a mixing bowl until light, gradually adding half of the sugar. Beat until very fluffy.
  • Beat in the lemon juice, rind, and cinnamon. Fold in the almonds, then the breadcrumbs, and finally the almond extract.
  • Beat the egg whites until foamy, beat in the cream of tartar and salt, and continue beating, adding the remaining sugar gradually, until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
  • Fold into the yolk mixture just enough to combine well.
  • Turn into an 8 or 9 inch springform mold that has only the bottom lightly greased.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven about 50 to 60 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the pan.
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