Ingredients

2 cups whole almonds, divided

3/4 cup ouzo (unsweetened anise liqueur) or Pernod

3 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

3 whole star anise,* finely ground in spice mill or in mortar with pestle (about 1 3/4 teaspoons ground)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

4 large eggs, separated

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup extra-light olive oil or 1/2 cup regular olive oil mixed with 1/2 cup sunflower oil

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt

• *Available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

Description

Serve This Cake With A Dollop Of Greek Yogurt And Quince Paste.

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