Lincoln Almond Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, nutty almond cake with fluffy egg whites and crunchy chopped almonds, perfect for special occasions or teatime indulgence, appealing to almond lovers and cake enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped, blanched almonds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
  • 6 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix together sugar and butter until well combined.
  3. Sift together flour and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with a small amount of milk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Add chopped almonds and vanilla or almond extract, then mix thoroughly.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased and floured angel food or Bundt pan.
  9. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake upside-down on a wire rack before removing from the pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

768 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.3g 61% DV
Total Fat 40.6g 52% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 17.2g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3055mg 100% DV
Potassium 658.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1666.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.6mg 36% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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