Rich Almond Cake

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups natural almonds (10 oz)
* 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
* 1 tbsp grated orange peel
* 8 large egg whites
* ½ tsp salt
* 6 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted
* confectioners' sugar (optional)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# butter and flour a 8½-inch round spring-form pan.
# Line bottom with waxed paper.
# In food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground (it is important not to over grind and produce a paste) 
# Transfer almonds to a bowl and add sugar and orange peel; mix well.
# In large bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites and salt until stiff peaks are formed.
# Fold in almonds a little at a time.
# Take care not to over mix.
# Sift flour again, a little at a time, over mixture and gently fold in.
# Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
# Bake in center of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
# Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes before releasing from pan.
# Cool completely on a wire rack.
# Transfer cake to serving plate and dust top with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
# Serve in a pool of Cranberry-Orange Compote.
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Egg white Recipes
Category:Orange peel Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes