Orange Blossom Lemon Almond Sponge

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• ¼ lb sweet almonds, finely ground
• 1 tsp orange flower water
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ¼ lb all-purpose flour
• Butter, for greasing pan

Method

1. 1 Beat eggs in a large bowl for 30 minutes until thick and pale.
2. 2 Gradually add powdered sugar while beating continuously for another 30 minutes.
3. 3 Fold in ground almonds mixed with orange flower water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. 4 Gently fold in flour. Grease a cake ring or tin with butter.
5. 5 Pour batter into pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes.