Ingredients
For the Topping:
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5 egg yolks
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⅔ cup white sugar
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½ cup heavy cream
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⅔ cup butter
For the Cake:
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5 egg whites
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1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups almond meal
Directions
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Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a saucepan over low heat, or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in heavy cream. Cook and stir until mixture is very thick: a few drops dribbled onto the surface should be visible. Remove from heat, and stir in butter until completely incorporated. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Whip egg whites in a glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until they hold a firm peak. In a separate bowl, stir ground almonds, baking powder, and confectioners' sugar together. Using a whisk or rubber spatula, fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the almond mixture to lighten; fold in remaining egg whites until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cake springs back when pressed lightly, about 30 minutes. Cool cake, then remove from the pan. Spread the glaze on top, and serve.
Cook’s Note
Be sure you are using gluten-free baking powder if you're concerned about gluten sensitivity.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 514 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 514 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 36g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium 173mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 36g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 135mg | 10% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 297mg | 6% |
* 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.
