# Almond and Lemon Cake

Recipe by [Luca Martelli](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucamartelli)

A moist almond and lemon cake, soaked in a warm orange syrup and topped with whole almonds.

Servings: 8 · Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · Baking

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 350 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 3 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 90 ml [Honey](https://fridge.menu/en/i/honey)
- 200 g [Greek yogurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- 100 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — softened
- 1 pcs [Lemon juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-juice)
- 150 g [Almonds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/almond)
- 16 g [Baking powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/baking-powder)
- 1 pinch [Bicarbonate of soda](https://fridge.menu/en/i/baking-soda)
- 1 tsp [Cinnamon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon)
- 150 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 100 ml [Orange juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/orange-juice)
- 200 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)

## Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the honey until smooth.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, then the flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in about half of the almonds, roughly chopped beforehand.
4. Pour in the lemon juice, add the lemon zest and cinnamon.
5. Mix until the batter is smooth and even.
6. Grease a 24 cm tin with butter and dust with flour, pour in the batter and level the surface.
7. Arrange the remaining whole almonds on top.
8. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 1 hour. (60 min)
9. Let the cake cool slightly, and meanwhile make the syrup: put sugar, orange juice and water into a saucepan.
10. Simmer over gentle heat until the syrup thickens and turns a golden colour.
11. While still warm, pour the syrup over the cake and leave to cool completely.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/almond-lemon-pie-fkjubm8h

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