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Greek Almond Cake (Amygdalopita) – Moist & Traditional Mediterranean Dessert

A traditional Greek dessert made with ground almonds, this moist almond cake is flavored with orange zest and syrup, offering a delightful Mediterranean experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups ground almonds preferably blanched
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 pinch salt
Syrup Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix well.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Syrup
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and orange blossom water, then remove from heat.
Finish the Cake
  1. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Pour the warm syrup over the cake while it's still warm.
  3. Allow the cake to absorb the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the cake at room temperature, optionally garnished with sliced almonds or powdered sugar.

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