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Sunshine cake on a cutting board with several slices cut into it.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Even in its simplicity, there's something about this buttery almond cake that just feels special. Baking it in a pie dish allows for you to serve it straight out of the vessel, whether for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack, accompanied by nothing but a steaming cup of coffee or tea.

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