M'HANNCHA (SNAKE CAKE)
Provided by Krystina Castella
Categories Cake Nut Dessert Bake Vegetarian Tree Nut Almond Spice Chill Cinnamon Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 cake (serves 6 to 8)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To Make the Orange-Almond Paste:
- Combine the almonds, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a food processor or blender and pulse to grind into a coarse meal. Add the butter and egg yolks and pulse until blended. Scrape the paste into a bowl, and stir in the orange-flower water, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla. Divide the paste into 12 balls, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Set the balls on a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar. Roll each one into a 3 1/2-inch-long log. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- To Assemble the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a large baking sheet. Dust a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Place a sheet of phyllo pastry on the sugared work surface, and fold it in thirds to form a 4- by 17-inch rectangle. Brush the sheet with melted butter. Add another folded phyllo sheet, brush with butter, and repeat, until you have four buttered sheets.
- Set four orange-almond paste logs in a row down one long end of the phyllo, and roll the pastry up over them into a cylinder. Fold over the ends and brush on some melted butter to seal the seams. Shape the cylinder into a small, tight coil and place on the baking sheet, seam side down.
- Repeat to prepare two more phyllo rolls. Add each to the end of the coil on the baking sheet, forming a large coil.
- Combine the egg yolks, water, and cinnamon. Brush the mixture over the top of the cake.
- To Bake:
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Remove the cake from the oven, and let cool on the baking sheet.
- To Serve:
- Stir together the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on the cake, and top with sliced almonds.
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Fyopo Kappata
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! It's sure to impress your guests.
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to bake. It's a bit challenging, but it's so worth it.
Xahoor Khan
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the frosting to the right consistency, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow.
manjinder chohan
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. It's so delicious and unique.
Yahya Jamaaoui
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he absolutely loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Habibe Dall
[email protected]This cake was a huge success at my daughter's birthday party. All the kids loved it!
tiger chief
[email protected]I'm so impressed with how this cake turned out. It's even better than I imagined.
Viwek Lamsal
[email protected]Wow, this cake is incredible! The colors are so vibrant and the design is so intricate.
Mmesoma Precious
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Shondrekia Williams
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Aisha Sitsapelane
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a party or special occasion.
Hammad Ijaz
[email protected]The frosting on this cake is amazing! It's so rich and creamy.
Hewapathage Manohari
[email protected]I love how this cake looks! It's so unique and eye-catching.
Md Jowel
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone raved about.
KhanBaigg
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
MOMOH LUCKY
[email protected]This snake cake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and everyone loved the unique design.