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Mallorcan Almond Cake — traditional dish from Mallorca, Spain
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🥚 Eggs

Mallorcan Almond Cake

How to order / say it
Say it Gató d'Ametlla — [gah-toh dah-meh-tlah]
Order I'd like the Gató d'Ametlla, please.
Locally Me gustaría el Gató d'Ametlla, por favor.
Say locally

Moist almond cake traditionally made without flour

Why try it?

Gató d'Ametlla offers a taste of Mallorcan sweets that make use of local almond harvests. This cake is not just a dessert but a cultural slice of the island's past and celebrations.

How it tastes

The cake boasts a moist, nutty flavor profile, with a hint of citrus from added lemon zest, resulting in a delicate balance between sweetness and the natural bitterness of almonds.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

With almond cultivation a significant part of Mallorca's economy, this cake has been a traditional dessert for special occasions since the late 19th century, utilizing almonds in abundance.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 250 g ground almonds
  • 🍯 200 g sugar
  • 🥚 5 eggs
  • 🍋 from 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy.
  2. 2 Mix in ground almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
  3. 3 Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold into the almond mixture.
  4. 4 Pour into a greased cake tin and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

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