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Cream butter with 3/4 cup of the sugar.
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Beat in yogurt, egg yolk and orange rind.
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Combine flour, baking soda, salt and 1/2 cup of the almonds.
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Gradually stir into butter mixture until mixed.
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Using wet spatula or hands, spread dough evenly onto bottom and 3/4 inch up side of greased 10-inch springform pan.
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Toss rhubarb with remaining sugar and orange juice.
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Arrange evenly over the dough.
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Sprinkle remaining almonds around the edge.
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Bake in 350 F or (180 C) oven for 45-50 minutes or until pastry edge is golden brown and rhubarb is tender.
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Let cool on rack.
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Remove side of pan.
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To make Glaze: In small saucepan, bring strawberry jelly and 3 tbsp of water to a boil while whisking constantly.
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Reduce heat and boil gently whisking often for approx.
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3 minutes or until thickened.
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Brush over rhubarb and sides of cake.
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Let stand to cool for 5 minutes.