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Almond cake

Almond cake

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A moist and fragrant almond cake, with notes of lemon and vanilla.

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Recipe from Tuttipertotti, TuttipertottiII, Schnobby and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This almond cake is perfect for those who enjoy sweet and crunchy flavors. It is made in several simple steps and features a layer of powdered sugar for a glossy finish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total1 hr 20 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$8.13 $1.02 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.03
  • $0.08
  • $2.09
  • $3.29
  • $0.80
  • $1.84

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (with a fan function).
  2. Separate the eggs. Whisk the egg yolks with 200g of powdered sugar until you have a smooth, creamy mixture without any lumps. ≈ 4 min
  3. Remove the vanilla pod and add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cinnamon to the dough. Mix gently. ≈ 4 min
  4. Gradually incorporate the almonds into the dough. ≈ 4 min
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. ≈ 4 min
  6. Gently fold the egg white into the remaining batter, mixing gently to create a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min
  7. Cover the cake pan with a mixture of oil paint and flour, or line it with parchment paper. Fill the pan with the batter. ≈ 3 min
  8. Place the mold in the oven and bake for approximately 45 to 55 minutes.
  9. Before serving, generously sprinkle the cake with the remaining powdered sugar, using a sieve to ensure an even distribution. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Almond cake

  • 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest$0.03
  • 1 teaspoon of grated cinnamon$0.08
  • 6 eggs$2.09
  • 1 vanilla bean$3.29
  • 210 g of powdered sugar$0.80
  • 200 g of ground almonds$1.84

Total$8.13

that's $1.02 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon of grated cinnamon
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 210 g of powdered sugar
  • 200 g of ground almonds

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