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Italian Almond and Lemon Cake Protein Torta di Mandorle

Sicilian almond cake with lemon zest and protein — 24g protein, gluten-free Italian dessert classic.

10mPrep
25mCook
6Servings
240Calories
24gProtein

Ingredients

  • ground almonds
  • eggs
  • vanilla protein powder
  • honey
  • lemon zest
  • baking powder
  • olive oil spray
  • powdered sugar (for dusting)

Ingredients

  • 100 g ground almonds
  • 3 large eggs
  • 25 g vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • spray olive oil spray
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs with honey until pale. Fold in ground almonds, protein powder, lemon zest, and baking powder.
  2. Pour into small oiled cake tin (18cm). Bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.
  3. Cool, dust with powdered sugar. Serve in slices.

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