Almond Cake

Steps

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1. 1
   Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites directly into a kitchen mixer bowl and the yolks into a separate bowl.
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2. 2
   Add sugar to the egg yolks and stir until the mixture becomes lighter in color and creamy.
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3. 3
   Add the spice blend, ground almonds, and lemon zest to the yolk mixture and gently stir until combined.
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4. 4
   Add a pinch of salt to a large mixing bowl and whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
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5. 5
   Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the almond batter, being careful to keep the mixture light and airy.
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6. 6
   Line a 24 cm springform pan with parchment paper at the bottom and butter the sides, then pour in the batter.
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7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 35 to 45 minutes with both top and bottom heat. Start checking after 35 minutes with a skewer—it should come out clean.
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8. 8
   Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool until warm to the touch before unmolding.
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9. 9
   Slice the cake and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with vanilla sauce, vanilla ice cream, or orange segments if desired.
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