Almond-Lemon Torte With Fresh Strawberries
- Mild olive oil (not extra-virgin) for brushing pan plus 6 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons unsalted matzo meal, divided
- 2 cups almond flour or almond meal*
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 5 cups sliced stemmed strawberries (about 2 pounds), divided
- 1 tablespoon (or more) sugar
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Brush 10-inch-diameter springform pan with oil. Line bottom with parchment paper round. Brush paper with oil. Place 2 tablespoons matzo meal in pan and shake to coat; tap out excess.
- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons matzo meal, almond flour, and 1/3 cup sugar in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place egg yolks in large bowl; place egg whites in another large bowl. Add 1/3 cup sugar to yolks. Using electric mixer, beat yolk mixture until thick and fluffy. Beat in 6 tablespoons olive oil, then lemon juice, orange juice, and lemon peel. Mix in dry ingredients. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to whites; using clean dry beaters, beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into yolk mixture in 3 additions. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle almonds over.
- Bake cake until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool cake completely in pan. DO AHEAD:
- Combine 2 cups sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon sugar in processor; blend until smooth. Sweeten sauce with more sugar, if desired; transfer to small bowl. do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Cut around cake; release pan sides. Cut cake into wedges. Serve with sauce and remaining sliced strawberries.
olive oil, unsalted matzo meal, almond flour, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon peel, salt, almonds, strawberries, sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/almond-lemon-torte-with-fresh-strawberries-241871 (may not work)