Almond-Lemon Torte with Fresh Strawberries

Almond-Lemon Torte with Fresh Strawberries
Almond-Lemon Torte with Fresh Strawberries
A little bit of olive oil makes this cake especially moist.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • Carbohydrate 35 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 112 mg(37%)
  • Fat 25 g(38%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 11 g(21%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
  • Sodium 161 mg(7%)
  • Calories 390

PreparationFor cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. 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: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover cake pan with foil and let stand at room temperature. For sauce and berries: 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. Sometimes labeled "ground almonds"; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores. Test-kitchen tip:If you can't find almond flour in the market, make your own by grinding almonds in the processor to a fine powder.

PreparationFor cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. 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: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover cake pan with foil and let stand at room temperature. For sauce and berries: 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. Sometimes labeled "ground almonds"; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores. Test-kitchen tip:If you can't find almond flour in the market, make your own by grinding almonds in the processor to a fine powder.