Torta de Cielo: A Diabetics Almond Delight
published by Andrew Dillon on Aug 3, 2007
Below you will find some of the most delicious recipes that are not only suitable for diabetics but those planning on losing weight, those who are on a diet too or those who just plan to eat healthily.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound almonds
- Hot water to cover almonds
- 5 eggs, separated
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1/2 pound granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Method:
- Pour hot water over the almonds so that they are well covered and let them soak for at least 6 hours.
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper. Butter the paper and sides of the pan well, then dust with flour.
- Position oven rack to the middle. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Chop the nuts and grind them a little at a time. They should not be too coarse or too fine. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites until fluffy. Add salt and continue beating until whites are stiff. Add yolks, one at a time, and continue beating until they are incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients together and, beating at low speed of an electric mixer, gradually add them to the eggs. Add the brandy and almond extract, mix well, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 1/4 hours. Remove the cake from the pan after it is cold. This cake keeps indefinitely if stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store it in the refrigerator.
- Now you know being a diabetic, you don’t have to settle for second best. I hope you enjoy the recipe above and please do look out for more great recipes as I will be writing lot more.
