Almond Flour Cake (Torta di Mandorle)

My Almond Flour Cake (Torta di Mandorle) is the recipe that you have been waiting for. This delicious cake does not contain wheat, it is made completely with almond flour, making it naturally gluten-free. The cake has a delicate lemon flavour and is slightly dense and deliciously moist. It is certain to become a favourite.

• 4 large eggs – separated, at room temperature
• 80 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter – melted and cooled
• 200 g (2 cups) blanched almond flour
• 160 g (⅔ cup) caster/superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest – finely grated
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 60 ml (¼ cup) lemon juice – freshly squeezed

• dusting of icing/powdered sugar
• whipped cream
• fresh blueberries