Lemon-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Lemon-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Joan Nathan Citrus and almond is a quintessential Mediterranean flavor combination, while the lemon curd filling is a traditional British dessert topping. And as with many Passover desserts, this cake gets its structure from beaten egg whites i

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons matzo cake meal
4 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup matzo cake meal
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup blanched almonds, ground
4 large egg whites
1 cup Lemon Curd
2 cups fresh raspberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Dust pan with 2 teaspoons matzo cake meal.
Place the egg yolks in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and pale (about 1 minute). Add 1/4 cup matzo cake meal, 1 1/2 teaspoons water, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat just until blended. Fold in the almonds.
Place egg whites in a large bowl. Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into egg yolk mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 ° for 35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool for 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Run a knife around edge of cake. Remove cake from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. (Cake will sink in center as it cools.) Spread 1 cup Lemon Curd in center of cake, and top with raspberries. Cut cake into wedges using a serrated knife. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd Filling Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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