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Nigella's apple and almond cake
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Nigella's Apple and Almond Cake (Butter and Oil-Free) recipe

One cake, two ways. Nigella’s Apple and Almond Cake is perfect as is. Or, sandwich it together with apple jam and Nagi’s Less-Sweet Fluffy Vanilla Frosting. The two-layered cake takes more effort but if you have the time, DO IT.

  • Prep20m
  • Cook40m
  • Total1h

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