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Zimt Mandelkuchen vom Blech

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350
A delicious German almond cake flavored with cinnamon and orange zest, baked on a sheet pan for easy serving.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 6 pieces eggs (separated)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 7 oz powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 7 oz ground almonds
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • some sliced almonds sliced almonds (for topping)
  • cinnamon sugar for topping cinnamon sugar (mix of sugar and cinnamon)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Separate eggs and beat egg whites with salt until stiff.
  • Mix powdered sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest until creamy. Fold in ground almonds.
  • Gently fold in egg whites, then spread batter on parchment-lined sheet pan.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds and cinnamon sugar on top. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

Ensure egg whites are beaten until stiff for best texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Almond, cake, Cinnamon