Pecan Lemon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a food processor, blend whole pecans until finely chopped. Add 4
4. 4
   tablespoons of sugar and blend again. Set aside.
5. 5
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine egg yolks, another 4 tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, lemon juice and zest. Mix until creamy.
6. 6
   Add chopped pecans, and stir until well combined.
7. 7
   Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.
8. 8
   Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before taking out of the pan.
9. 9
   Let cool completely. Sprinkle the top lightly with powdered sugar.