Arab Almond Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Note: If you cannot get hold of tonka beans, you can replace that with the seeds of 1 vanilla bean and 1 small pinch cardamom
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a spring form 24 cm/ 9.4 inch diameter with baking paper.
3. 3
   Place the almonds in the food processor and process until finely ground. Do not over process, you do not want your almonds to turn to almond butter.
4. 4
   Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
5. 5
   In another bowl mix the almonds, egg yolks and honey together. Grate the tonka bean over this mixture and mix thoroughly. Add about 1/3 of the egg whites and incorporate well. Add the rest of the egg whites and fold in very gently.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Leave to cool completely and sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.