Torta Sbrisolona Almond Cake Recipe

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Instructions Preheat your oven to 180G/160C fan and grease a 9 inch square tin. Mix together the cornmeal, flour, almonds and caster sugar in a bowl. Rub the butter in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs

Step 2

Add the egg yolks, lemon zest and vanilla and stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.

Step 3

Press loosely into the preheated pan and bake in the centre of the oven for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4

Leave in the cake in to cool completely before breaking into pieces and eating.

Step 5

This recipe will keep for several days in an airtight container

Step 6

Serve with grappa sprinkled over the broken pieces for an authentic Italian treat.