This cake fills you with warmth on cold days.
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Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC top and bottom heat (165ยฐC convection oven). Place the rack in the center and line a sheet cake pan with baking paper.
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Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
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In a second bowl, mix the egg yolks, whole egg, softened butter and sugar.
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Add ground nuts, poppy seeds and spices by the spoonful and mix well.
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Finally, fold in the beaten egg whites and pour into the prepared mold.
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Bake for about 40 minutes. If the cake browns too quickly, turn down the temperature and cover the cake with aluminum foil.
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Let cool slightly, lift out of the mold with the baking paper and let cool.
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Sprinkle with a cinnamon-coconut blossom sugar mixture, if desired.
