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Authentic Algerian Khbizat El Louz Recipe
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Authentic Algerian Khbizat El Louz Recipe

Tender Algerian almond cake infused with orange blossom syrup and topped with toasted flaked almonds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: algerian, Mediterranean, North African
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blanched finely ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup flaked almonds for topping
  • 1 cup honey mixed with 3 tbsp orange blossom water for syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a round baking dish or Tajine mold with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
  3. Stir in melted butter, then fold in ground almonds and baking powder until a smooth cake batter forms.
  4. Pour batter into the baking dish, smooth the surface, and generously cover top with flaked almonds.
  5. Bake for 22–25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately pour warm orange blossom honey syrup evenly over the hot cake. Let it soak for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Storage: Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Serving suggestion: Serve warm with traditional Algerian mint tea or coffee.
Serving Size (حجم الحصة): 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
Calories (السعرات الحرارية): 310 kcal
Sugar (السكر): 24 g
Sodium (الصوديوم): 65 mg
Fat (الدهون): 21 g
Saturated Fat (الدهون المشبعة): 7 g
Unsaturated Fat (الدهون غير المشبعة): 13 g
Trans Fat (الدهون المتحولة): 0 g
Carbohydrates (الكربوهيدرات): 27 g
Fiber (الألياف): 3 g
Protein (البروتين): 7 g
Cholesterol (الكوليسترول): 75 mg
Nutritional Note: This traditional Algerian almond cake is naturally rich in healthy plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and Vitamin E derived from blanched ground almonds. The honey syrup provides direct natural energy and a fragrant citrus finish.