Passover Almond Cake

Pesach is around the corner, and it’s no excuse not to bake something delicious!

If you love the filling of an almond croissant, you’ll absolutely adore this foolproof loaf. It’s easy, delicious, moist, and doesn’t require many ingredients. I learned this recipe from a very close friend years ago, and when she shared the ingredients, I realized it would be a perfect fit for Pesach.

Ingredients:

• 150 grams sugar

• 100 grams butter

• 4 eggs

• 200 grams almond flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: blueberries, or 1 tbs of lemon or orange zest to add to the cake batter

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

   
   

2. Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar. If you choose to use citrus zest, add the zest beforehand to the sugar and pinch it with your fingers to let the oils out.

   
   

3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

   
   

4. Fold in the almond flour, then mix well.

   
   

5. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cake is set, which could take extra 10 to 15 minutes. (depending on your oven, time can really vary with this cake so make sure to always do the toothpick test).

   
   

6. Top with berries and serve!