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Algerian Vanilla and Cinnamon Cake
A moist, melt-in-your-mouth Algerian cake flavored with vanilla and topped with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for Eid al-Fitr or any festive occasion, it comes together quickly with simple ingredients and requires no fancy equipment.
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Critical Success Points
- • Sift the sugar and flour to avoid lumps.
- • Add the final portion of flour gradually until the right consistency is achieved.
- • Rest the dough 15 min before shaping.
- • Precise baking of 10 min at 180 °C in convection.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
- • Do not touch hot trays immediately after baking.
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