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Amaretto Olive Oil Cake

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Amaretto Olive Oil CakeLara Ferroni

The concept of ground almonds and extra-virgin olive oil in a cake may sound like a recipe for a lead weight, but this dessert is surprisingly airy and light yet also amazingly moist. And the bonus of a jigger of Amaretto liqueur can only make it better.

Editor's Note: This recipe is part of Gourmet's Modern Menu for Passover. Menu also includes Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Mimosa Vinaigrette and Wine-Braised Brisket with Tart Cherries.

Cooks' Notes:

•You can easily make your own matzoh cake meal by finely grinding regular matzoh meal in a clean, electric coffee/spice grinder.
•Potato starch is available at most supermarkets or online through purveyors such as Bob's Red Mill.
•Cake can be made 1 day ahead, kept loosely wrapped in foil at room temperature and any leftovers will keep, well wrapped, for up to 3 days.

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