Karen takes on a classic Italian cake with her very own twist! This recipe has a golden crumb, a lovely soft bite, crunch from almonds and a perfume of lemons with undertones of white chocolate. It’s absolutely heavenly!
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Karen Martini
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Melbourne chef, restaurateur and food writer Karen Martini has been cooking professionally for more than 20 years. A passionate ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Research, Karen aims to build the awareness of the silent killer that is often misdiagnosed.
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