Algerian Bread Crumbs Cake - Khobz El Bey

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: citrus zest

Vanilla extract is more widely available and adds flavor.

Mix granulated sugar with water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Let the syrup simmer until it thickens, then turn off the heat and add orange blossom water.

Let the syrup cool.

In a bowl, mix eggs with a pinch of salt.

Add melted butter to the eggs.

Add granulated sugar, bread crumbs, almonds (or peanuts), lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder to the egg mixture and mix until incorporated.

Pour the mixture into a baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Immediately pour the cold syrup over the cake after baking.

Trace the cake but do not cut it, and garnish with pistachios if desired.

Let the cake cool completely before cutting.

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