Cinnamon cookies

Preheat the oven to 200°C, providing the perfect foundation for a delicious cake with a fine texture and flavorful filling. We start by mixing the flour with the baking powder, ensuring that the ingredients combine evenly so that the cake rises beautifully during baking. In a separate bowl, the room temperature butter is creamed well with the sugar until the latter completely melts, resulting in a creamy and fluffy mixture. This process is essential for achieving a light and airy cake.

Next, we add the egg yolks, mixing well, followed by the flour combined with the baking powder. The resulting dough should be homogeneous and have a uniform consistency. We spread this dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring it is evenly distributed to create a perfect base for our filling.

For the filling, the egg yolks are creamed again with the sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This process may take about 5 minutes. We then add the ground nuts and cinnamon, mixing everything well to ensure a rich flavor. In another bowl, the egg whites are beaten until firm and glossy, a sign that they are ready to be incorporated into the filling. One-third of the egg white foam is gently mixed with the yolk and nut mixture, and the rest of the foam is carefully folded in using a spatula or spoon to maintain the air in the egg whites.

Before pouring the filling, we spread a generous layer of apricot or quince jam over the dough base. This will not only add a delicious touch but also help secure the cake. The filling is carefully poured over the jam-covered dough, smoothing it out with a spatula. The tray is placed in the oven and baked for about 25 minutes, or until the cake turns golden and is well-baked.

After baking, remove the tray from the oven and let the cake cool on a rack, along with the parchment paper. Once completely cooled, the cake can be cut into pieces, ready to be enjoyed. The flavors of nuts, cinnamon, and jam will blend perfectly, creating an unforgettable taste experience. This cake is ideal for serving on special occasions but also makes a delicious dessert after a family meal.