Flourless almond cake

(Honey-almond cake)
1 1/2 c whole or slivered almonds
1/2 c honey
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tb honey (add'l)
1/4 c sliced almonds
4 eggs
cooking spray

Leave out eggs 15 min to get them to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350.
Toast almonds. Separate eggs.

Coat a 9" springform pan w/spray. Line bottom w/parchment paper.
Process almonds to get about 1 3/4 c ground.

Beat 4 yolks, 1/2 c honey, vanilla, baking soda, and salt on med until well combined. Add almonds and beat on low until mixed.

Beat 4 whites in separate bowl on med until very foamy and doubled in volume but not stiff, 1-2 min.
Fold whites into yolks and scrape mix into pan.
Bake 22-28 min and let cool 10 min.
Drizzle with 2 Tb honey and sliced almonds.
Serves 8-10