Post by kickingfrog on Jan 27, 2011 14:51:24 GMT
Torta Limone
Posted by Eileen on GF board
This is delicious:-
2 whole lemons, (unwaxed, washed & organic)
4 large eggs, separated
4oz ground almonds
4oz caster sugar
8" cake tin - well-greased and base lined with greaseproof paper
Boil lemons in a small saucepan with just enough water to cover the lemons. When soft, open up & remove pips.
Liquidise lemons with the 4 egg yolks until smooth, (with the water from the saucepan).
In a large bowl mix the almonds & sugar and add to this the lemons & egg mixture.
Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold gently into lemon mixture.
Pour into cake tin & bake for approx. half hr or until springy to touch.
Fan oven 160c - other - moderate oven
Let it cool completely before turning it out and dredge liberally with icing sugar.
Will rise well but, when cold, will decrease to half size.
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