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Cool to room temperature . Switch oven to 350°F on Convection Bake
with the rack in the lower position .
2 . Lightly coat a 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; line
with 2 pieces of parchment, leaving a 1- to 2-inch overhang on each
side . Reserve .
3 . Pulse cooled almonds in a Cuisinart
®
Food Processor fitted with the
chopping blade until ground . Add flour, confectioners’ sugar, ½ tea-
spoon salt and 1 teaspoon lemon zest . Process for about 5 seconds,
or until mixture is completely combined . Add the cold, cubed butter
and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs . Press into pre-
pared baking pan . Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 to 18
minutes, or until lightly browned . Remove and reserve . Reduce tem-
perature to 300°F .
4 . While the crust is baking, add the eggs to a medium mixing bowl .
Beat with a Cuisinart
®
Hand Mixer until lightened, about 30 seconds .
Add the sugar and beat until light and thickened, another 1 to 1½
minutes . Add the lemon juice, vanilla and lemon zest and mix to
incorporate . Add the baking powder, salt, flour and heavy cream and
mix until combined . Pour mixture on top of the warm, prepared crust .
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until set .
5 . Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving .
Nutritional information per square:
Calories 160 (40% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 4g • fat 7g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 75mg
• sod. 180mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 1g
Cinnamon Cake with
White Chocolate Glaze
Makes 16 servings
Cake:
nonstick cooking spray
1¼
cups cake flour
1½
teaspoons ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
teaspoon cream of tartar
¼
teaspoon baking soda
½
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾
cup granulated sugar
¼
cup packed light brown sugar
3
large egg whites
2
teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½
cup whole milk
Glaze:
6
tablespoons heavy cream
¼
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch kosher salt
1½
teaspoons light corn syrup
3
ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 . Preheat the Cuisinart
®
Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 350°F on
Convection Bake setting with the rack in the lower position . Lightly
coat a 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; lightly dust with
flour . Reserve .
2 . In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon, salt, cream of tartar
and baking soda; reserve . Add the butter to the bowl of a Cuisinart
®
Stand Mixer fitted with the flat mixing paddle . Beat until the butter is
softened and creamy . With the unit running, slowly add the sugars;
beat until light and fluffy . Add one-third of the egg whites at a time,
being sure not to add another one until the previous one is complete-
ly mixed . Add the vanilla and mix to combine . With the unit running
on the lowest speed, add half of the dry ingredients . Mix until the
batter is streaky with flour and then add half of the milk . Continue
with the remaining dry ingredients and carefully mix until no more
flour is visible .
3 . Pour batter into prepared pan . Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or
until a cake tester comes out clean and the top of the cake springs