Torta mantovana

This is my mum’s childhood cake. She used to eat it after swimming practice.

Preparation: 30 min.

Serves: 8 people.

Ingredients:

• 150g flour
• 150g sugar
• 150g butter
• 1 egg
• 3 yolks
• a dash of salt
• zest of 1 lemon
• almond to decorate

1. Preheat the oven to 180c.
2. Beat the eggs and the sugar until the mixture becomes clear and soft.
3. Add the flour and melted butter.
4. Whip until smooth.
5. Add the zest of a lemon.
6. Pour in a baking tray, previously lined with greaseproof paper.
7. Decorate the surface of the cake with almonds.
8. Cook for 40min at 180c.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. Before serving, sprinkle with icing sugar.