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Maharajah’s Delight – Fragrant Coconut Almond Cardamom Cake

11/16/11 | almond, cake, cardamom, Fragrant


Don’t call the cops. 
I haven’t been abducted by aliens.

Just been busy. 
We recently had our baby’s teething party, a timeless Armenian tradition called adama-hadig. Not only is the baby’s first tooth cause for celebration, but also the promise of a happy future.
At some point during the party, the baby is placed among key items that represent careers…stethoscope, toy cars, books, scissors, and such. While the baby decides, an interesting concoction of wheat, sugar-coated almonds (noghl) and pomegranates is sprinkled onto lace held over the baby’s head, casting warm wishes of a sweet future.
Daisy didn’t waste any time and grabbed a book. Perhaps she’ll become a professor or an author?
Maybe she’ll bio a Maharajah one day?
Whatever the future holds,  this happy occasion reminded me of times past. Good friends and family bring their cultures and personalities to us, warming our house into a home.
And the kitchen is where all good memories come to life. 
My cardamom-scented coconut almond cake will have a Maharajah out of bed, raiding the pantry in the middle of the night!
Coconut Almond Cardamom Cake

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup coconut
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp b powder
2 sticks butter
3 eggs

Blitz in food processor in the order above.
Take care not to overwork the batter, otherwise the cake will toughen.
Pour into greased pan and bake for 35-40 minutes @ 350*F.
Enjoy!


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Comments

  1. Ann says

    November 26, 2011 at 03:48

    What a lovely tradition! Congratulations on your first tooth! The cake looks amazing and I bet it smelled amazing!

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