Alajú or alajuz is a Castilian cake originating in Cuenca in Spain. It is traditionally made with an almond base, roasted bread crumbs, spices, and honey. It is then covered with two wafers on the sides of the base. Almonds may be substituted with other nuts, such as pine nuts.

Characteristic of: Andalusian cuisine Spanish cuisine Valencian cuisine
Categories: Dessert Spanish desserts
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Wikidata ID: Q5662130
Wikipedia title: Alajú
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Wikipedia article: Alajú

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