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Bocca di Dama/ Passover Almond Cake

By Benedetta Jasmine Guetta

Bocca di dama, which translates as “mouth of a lady,” is a fluffy, delicate sponge cake made with almond flour and eggs. Since it doesn’t contain wheat flour and it doesn’t rely on baking powder for rising, it’s generally considered a classic Passover dessert, but it’s absolutely delightful year-round as well, and it’s gluten-free too.

This delightful dish was included in the awardwinning cookbook Cooking alla Giudia by Benedetta Jasmine Guetta. Guetta hosted a Zoom cooking class with the WJC Sisterhood last month and was kind enough to answer a few questions about her cookbook, Passover, and more. Check out the interview (and the recipe!) on page 14.

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