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M'hanncha (Snake Cake)
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M'hanncha (Snake Cake)

18 ingredients Makes 1 cake (serves 6 to 8) openrecipes
M'hanncha (Snake Cake)
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

322
Calories
8g
Protein
18g
Fat
32g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Water not in our table 0
Phyllo Dough not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups almonds
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon orange-flower water
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 (12- by 17-inch) sheets phyllo dough
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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