in Africa, Morocco

Arabic almond cake

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 200 g almonds, ground
  • 150 g sugar
  • 1 tsp honey, liquid
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 pinch of cardamom powder or tonka bean powder
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Madelkuchen as prepared in Mahgreb

Mix the almonds, sugar, honey, spices, and egg yolks together to form a thick paste. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the almond mixture. Then pour everything into a round springform pan. Bake in the middle rack of an oven preheated to 180°C (top/bottom heat) for about 30 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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