Lemon Almond Cake With Orange Flower Water

Ingredients

• 1 lb almonds
• 12 eggs (whites only)
• Orange flower water
• Sugar, to taste
• Peel of 2 large lemons, finely grated
• 4 tbsp citron water or ratafia of apricots (or 2 tbsp brandy and 2 tbsp sack mixed)
• Flour for greasing pan

Method

1. 1 Blanch almonds in cold water, then beat them in a mortar with orange flower water until very fine.
2. 2 Beat egg whites until foamy. Add to almonds and beat for over an hour until thick.
3. 3 Add powdered sugar, grated lemon peel, and citron water (or brandy/sack mix) while beating.
4. 4 Pour into a floured tin pan and bake until a straw inserted comes out clean.