Almond Cake - eggs

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
• Place a round of parchment paper on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and grease it and the sides of the pan with butter or cooking spray.
• Separate the egg yolks and whites.
• Set whites aside and whisk the yolks together with the lemon zest and 1/4 cup of sugar.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and combine thoroughly.
• In a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on low, gradually increasing the speed to medium.
• When the whites begin to froth and increase in volume, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
• Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until soft peaks form.
• Fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture and pour into the pan.
• Sprinkle the top with the almonds and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Release the springform pan and place the cake on a serving plate.
• Sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar and serve.