"Torta al limone," as this lemon coffee cake is known in Italy, is a recipe that I received from my husband’s "Zia Pina". I modified her recipe to add the sliced almonds and powdered sugar glaze drizzle on top. This is a lovely cake that goes great with a cup of coffee or cappuccino!
Ingredients
Glaze (optional)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet Lievito Pane Degli Angeli
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 6 cup, 7 1/2×3-inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle almonds evenly around the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Step 2
Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Add oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined. Gradually beat in flour until it has been incorporated. Add Lievito and mix well. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife down the sides of the pan to assist in releasing the cake from the pan. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer and invert cake onto a serving platter.
Step 4
Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until glaze is smooth. Place glaze in a small resealable bag and snip the corner of the bag. Drizzle glaze over the top of cake.
Tips
Paneangeli Lievito Pane degli Angeli is an Italian ingredient commonly used in baking. It can be purchased online, but if you prefer, you can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder plus 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 338 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium18mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 23% |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium72mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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