4 tbsp elderflower cordial
100ml/3½fl oz elderflower cordial
4 unwaxed lemons, zest only
1 unwaxed lemon, juice only
450g/1lb caster sugar
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú ground almonds
500g/1lb 2oz icing sugar, sifted
pinch salt
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú self-raising flour, sifted
450g/1lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
250g/9oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
75ml/2½fl oz double cream
8 large free-range eggs, at room temperature