Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 x flour, all-purpose
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt, plain
  • 1/2 cup almonds blanched, chopped
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/4 cup almonds whole, blanched
  • 1 x butter
  • 1 x powdered sugar

Method

  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl of mixer until light and creamy.
  • Add egg yolks one at a time and beat in.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Combine 4 cups flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add flour mixture and yogurt slowly to butter mixture while stirring, not beating.
  • Add chopped almonds.
  • Beat egg whites in separate bowl with salt until thick meringue forms.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Butter 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Dust with flour.
  • Turn batter into pan.
  • Bake at 350F (180C).
  • 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, spoon