Lemon-Honey Almond Cake
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Lemon-Honey Almond Cake a try. This recipe serves 32. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 208 calories. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of vegetable oil, eggs, ground allspice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil 1 minute. Cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan. Finely grind almonds and 1/2 cup sugar in processor; transfer to medium bowl.
Whisk in matzo cake meal, matzo meal, cinnamon and allspice. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar in large bowl until very thick and pale in color, about 10 minutes. Beat in oil and lemon peel. Fold in almond mixture.
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Cut hot cake into 32 squares; leave in pan.
Drizzle cooled syrup over.
Let stand until syrup is absorbed, at least 30 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool, cover and store at room temperature.)