Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 115 grams of sugar
- 180 g of chopped almonds
- Optional: icing sugar (for decoration)
Necessary Equipment:
- 22cm baking tray
- Baking paper
- Bowls (large and medium)
- Electric or hand whisk
- Spatula
- Oven preheated to 175°C
- Cooling rack
Preparation and Cooking Time:
- Preparation: about 15 minutes
- Cooking: about 35 minutes
- Cooling time: about 10 minutes
Step by Step Preparation:
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking tray: Preheat the oven to 175°C and prepare a 22cm baking tray by lining it with baking paper.
- Whip the egg whites: Start by separating the eggs and placing the egg whites in a large bowl. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add 50g sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks with the sugar: In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with 65 g of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the chopped almonds: Add the chopped almonds to the egg yolk and sugar mixture and mix gently until incorporated.
- Incorporate the whipped egg whites: Carefully add the whipped egg whites to the egg yolk and almond mixture, mixing with movements from bottom to top until you obtain a homogeneous and airy mixture.
- Pour the batter into the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through in the center. You can test the baking by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake: if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and Decorate: Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust the cake with icing sugar before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Cut into slices and serve. Your flourless almond cake is ready to be enjoyed!
Who is this recipe for:
This recipe is ideal for those looking for a light and tasty dessert, without the addition of flour and also suitable for those following a gluten-free diet. Perfect to serve as a dessert or to enjoy during a sweet break at any time of the day.
Tips and Variations:
- For a more delicious variant, add a few drops of almond extract to the dough to intensify the flavor of the almonds.
- You can further enrich the cake by adding pieces of dark chocolate to the mixture.
- If you prefer a different decoration, try using toasted almond flakes on the surface of the cake.
Conclusion:
With its simplicity of preparation and its irresistible flavor, Soft Almond Cake is destined to become one of your favorite recipes. Prepare it today and let yourself be won over by its softness and the enveloping taste of almonds. Enjoy your meal!