Almond Lemon Cake

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This cake is pale in color, but very rich--much richer than an angel food cake.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 to 10 inch tube pan

Ingredients

  • 8 egg whites

  • 1 dash cream of tartar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar.

  2. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in lemon rind, lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, along with about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites. Fold in the rest of the egg whites gently but thoroughly. Stir in the almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 70 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
22g Fat
31g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 164mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.