Lemon-Almond Butter Cake Recipe - (3.8/5)

Ingredients

• For the lemon curd:
• Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 extra-large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• For the cake:
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1/2 cup ground toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
• 1/2 About 1/2 cup heavy cream for garnish
• 1 tablespoon almond liqueur (optional)