Lightning Cake

Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Lightning Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C (355°F) with convection
  2. Mix eggs (4) and cream (250g), then add flour (425g) and baking powder.
  3. Stir in salt and grated lemon zest.
  4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or flour it.
  5. Spread dough evenly on the sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes at 200°C (or 180°C convection).
  7. While the base is baking, melt butter (microwave or stovetop).
  8. Add all other topping ingredients and mix with a spoon.
  9. After the first 10 minutes, spread the almond mixture evenly on the base.
  10. Bake for another 10 minutes.

Tips

  • Cut the cake into pieces while still hot to avoid breaking.
  • The original recipe uses the cream cup as a volume measure (1V)