3 eggs – 200g + 50g of caster sugar – the juice
and zest of 1 lemon (optional) – 300g of flour – a pinch of salt – 50 almonds
(with skin on) – 30g of melted butter.
Preheat the oven to 210° C.
Beat
the eggs in a bowl with the sugar, salt, lemon and zest. Combine well.
While
stirring, add slowly the flour and the butter.
Butter
and flour a round tin.
Pour in
the mixture and place the almond on the top.
Drizzle
with the remaining sugar.
Bake
for 20-25 minutes.
Albigeois
(people from Albi), dip this navette in sweet wine…
Created in
XVIIIe century, this cake is a tribute to the Cathars, who used to live in
Albi.
Looks and sounds great. Will make it soon. Paula
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula. Very easy to make, I am sure you will appreciate it. Best, Sixte
DeleteVery nice looking cake! It will take me back to the XVIII century. Wow! Lucy
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucy. Yes, back in just a mouthful (better than any Tardis...). Best, Sixte
DeleteI love almonds! This cake is for me. Christina
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it Christina. Best, Sixte
DeleteThis ia an almond beauty! Can't wait to bake it..... Cindy
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DeleteI like your almond bake. Will attempt to mke it tomorrow. Suna
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DeleteAlmond is my best loved nut. The cake will add to this sentiment. Lorna
ReplyDeleteFor this cake, the almond are not crushed or in liquid form. It has a very interesting flavor and crunchiness...Best, Sixte
DeleteYour bakes are legendary. I like this one! Rachel
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rachel. Happy you liked this one...Best, Sixte
DeleteGreat Bake! Great Blog! Anne
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DeleteYour almond cake is just delicious. Carla
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DeleteAlmond delight! Hilary
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DeleteNavette D'Albi - what a good cake! I like it. Claudia
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Claudia...Best, Sixte
DeleteI like cakes in general. The ones with almonds even more!!! Amy
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy. Yes, with those almonds it is very good...Best, Sixte
DeleteOMG, what a tasty cake. I will make it again....and again....and..... . Brittany
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Brittany...Best, Sixte
DeleteReally good bake. My kids (and my husband) couldn't get enough of it! Marina
ReplyDeleteThank you Marina. Glad to know that your children and husband enjoyed it...Best, Sixte
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