Passover Almond-Lemon Torte With Fresh Strawberry Sauce
This kosher for Passover almond torte is a delicious treat for any season of the year. This torte can be easily prepared a day or two ahead. Make sure to sauce right before serving, to preserve the light and airy texture of the torte.
Passover Almond-Lemon Torte With Fresh Strawberry Sauce
RecipeSavants.comThis kosher for Passover almond torte is a delicious treat for any season of the year. This torte can be easily prepared a day or two ahead. Make sure to sauce right before serving, to preserve the light and airy texture of the torte.Smart Recipes, European Recipes, Eggs Recipes, RecipesEggsEuropeanPassover Almond-Lemon Torte With Fresh Strawberry SaucePT1HServes 8
Ingredients:
0.5 Cup Lightly Flavored Olive Oil5 Cups Strawberries4 Tablespoons Unsalted Matzo Meal2 Cups Almond Flour1.125 Cup Granulted Sugar6 Large Eggs1 Lemon1 Tablespoon Orange Juice0.5 Teaspoon Salt0.5 Cup AlmondsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 10-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Dust with 2 tablespoons of matzo meal.Combine almond flour with 1/3 cup sugar and remaining matzo meal. Mix to combine well.Add 1/3 cup sugar to the egg yolks and beat until fluffy. Stir in remaining olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice and lemon zest. Blend again. Add all the dry ingredients and mix well. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat salt, 1/3 cup of sugar and egg whites till foamy. Combine the egg white mixture to yolk mixture, and mix well.Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the almonds and bake 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the cake for at least 1 hour or until completely cooled.Meanwhile, in a blender combine 1 tablespoon sugar and strawberries and pulse till a smooth sauce is formed. Chill in the refrigerator until service. Serve the cake with a healthy dollop of the strawberry sauce.