Almond Cake Recipe . SEE NOTE.

NOTE: This is a fund raiser for a local animal rescue. The $2.50 is for the recipe only. It is offered on the honour system. I realize anyone anywhere can copy it. BUT. A LOT of effort went into providing what I consider the best. The donation goes to a really good cause and I hope you will consider donating. I explain why here:
I made numerous recipes to come up with this one...the one I consider the best. I have tested and have had others test.... I am told my muffins are the best they ever tasted! Donation will go to Romina of Fuff Fuff Fuff Wild Bird Sanctuary ( see her Instagram here) . Romina has opened a sanctuary just outside Markdale for injured animals ( started with birds.... hopes to expand when she can afford, to all injured wild animals). Payment of the $2.50 is voluntary, but will REALLY help. Romina is struggling to pay for all this herself .For the cost of a cup of coffee you can help save an animal's life.

ALSO. If you are in the Markdale/Flesherton area I ask you to buy your baking supplies from me.... unlike items that can sit on the shelf for months, I always pick up fresh from my wholesalers... and fresh is important for optimum results. AND. You help me support various animal charities. REMEMBER. As explained here, I give a coupon for 100% of your Flourpower purchase, including the $15 shipping towards anything in my main gems and jewelry section!

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RECIPE:

Preheat oven to 350

You will need:

280 grams of blanched almonds ( or 280 grams of almond flour)
250 grams of sugar
5 large eggs, room temp
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon zest
1 tablespoon brandy (or orange juice if you do not have brandy)

1) Grease 10 inch springform pan

2) Pulse almonds in food processor to make almond flour

3) beat eggs and sugar together until creamy, then add the zest, cinnamon and brandy ( or orange juice)

4) Fold in the almond flour

5) Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and internal temp is 205 to 210)

6) dust with icing sugar if you like.