Strawberry, white chocolate and almond cake

Method

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   I put the softened butter, sugar and grated lemon zest in a bowl.

   

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   I beat until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating throughout and adding the next only when the previous one is incorporated.

   

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   The mixture is well whipped; I set it aside.

   

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   I wash and hull the strawberries and dice them.

   

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   I chop the chocolate too.

   

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   I sift the flour and baking powder.

   

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   I add a pinch of salt.

   

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   Still beating, I add the flour and baking powder.

   

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   Once incorporated, I add the chocolate and mix with a spatula.

   

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    I add the strawberries, lightly coated in flour.

    

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    I mix well and pour into a cake tin completely lined with baking paper.

    

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    I bake at 180°C for 40 minutes. Check doneness, as ovens vary. To decorate, I spread melted white chocolate over the cake, scatter over flaked almonds lightly toasted in a small pan, and dust with icing sugar.

    

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