Sicilian almond cakes are flourless by tradition, not by dietary calculation. The almond provides enough structure on its own; the result is a cake that is dense and moist at the center, with a thin, barely-sweet crust on top. The texture is closer to a torte than a sponge, and it is all the better for it.
We add a little lemon zest, which lifts the almond flavor without competing with it. The almond cream goes into the batter as the primary fat and sweetener, which means you need fewer additional ingredients than you would expect.
This cake is naturally gluten-free. It also keeps well: three days at room temperature, loosely covered. The texture improves slightly on the second day.
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{"step"=>1, "text"=>"Preheat oven to [[170C | 340F]]. Butter a [[20cm | 8 in]] round cake tin and line the base with parchment."}
{"step"=>2, "text"=>"Beat [[80g | 2.8 oz]] softened butter and [[100g | 3.5 oz]] caster sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes."}
{"step"=>3, "text"=>"Add [[250g | 8.8 oz]] Gusta Almond Cream and beat until combined."}
{"step"=>4, "text"=>"Add the 4 eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add the zest of 1 lemon."}
{"step"=>5, "text"=>"Add 1 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt. Beat briefly to combine. The batter will be thick."}
{"step"=>6, "text"=>"Pour into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Scatter [[30g | 1 oz]] Gusta Chopped Almonds evenly over the surface."}
{"step"=>7, "text"=>"Bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The top will be deep golden and the almonds will be toasted."}
{"step"=>8, "text"=>"Cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Dust with icing sugar through a fine sieve before serving."}
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This cake is better on the second day. The almond flavor deepens overnight and the texture becomes even more compact. Wrap loosely and store at room temperature; do not refrigerate.
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