Description
Try a classic Italian cake, named after its similar appearance to the margherita, or daisy, flower. A hearty slice is best served with milk or tea.
Ingredients
Units
- 3 large free range eggs
- Pinch of sea salt
- 75 g 3 oz raw sugar
- 1 lemon zest
- 75 g 3 oz extra virgin olive oil
- 300 g 11 oz white Farro flour, sifted
- 1 tsp aluminum free baking powder
- chopped toasted almonds to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).
- Beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of sea salt and set aside. Beat the egg yolks with sugar until creamy and light. Add the lemon zest and extra virgin olive oil. Add the flour sifted with baking powder and mix quickly.
- Stir in the egg whites, stirring from the bottom up.
- Pour the batter into a baking pan covered with parchment paper. Sprinkle the surface with chopped toasted almonds and bake for 30 minutes.
- Category: Cake, Dolci
- Cuisine: Italian