Lemon Nut Torte
Delight your taste buds with this elegant Lemon Nut Torte, a showstopping dessert featuring layers of tender almond cake, luscious homemade lemon curd, and fluffy whipped cream. This gluten-optional recipe skillfully balances the nutty richness of ground almonds with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemon, creating a dessert that's as refreshing as it is indulgent. Perfectly light yet decadent, it’s ideal for spring celebrations, dinner parties, or simply treating yourself. The torte is beautifully garnished with a touch of lemon zest or slivered almonds, adding a final flourish to this stunning creation. With just 30 minutes of prep time, this sophisticated treat is easier to make than it looks, making it a must-have for your dessert repertoire. Keywords: lemon nut torte, almond cake, lemon curd dessert, gluten-optional recipe, spring dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams Ground almonds
- 40 grams All-purpose flour
- 85 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 80 milliliters Lemon juice
- 6 large Egg yolks
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 240 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the ground almonds and all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the lemon filling, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolks, and powdered sugar. Cook while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, then chill in the refrigerator until completely cool.
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
To assemble the torte, place one nut cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of lemon curd over the surface.
Top with the second nut cake layer and spread the whipped cream evenly over the top and sides of the torte.
Garnish with additional lemon zest or slivered almonds, if desired. Chill the torte in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.6 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.7 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1535 mg | 512% | |
| Sodium | 472 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.5 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
