Mandelbrot, a well-known fractal with intricate patterns and infinite detail, was conceived by mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot. It is a visually stunning mathematical set that exhibits self-similarity, meaning that the same intricate patterns can be found at different scales. If you're a food enthusiast with a taste for the unexpected, you might be surprised to learn that the Mandelbrot set has inspired a delectable culinary creation—the Mandelbrot cake. This unique cake, with its distinctive marbled appearance, offers a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. In this article, we will take you on a delightful journey through the world of Mandelbrot cakes, presenting you with a collection of recipes that capture the essence of this mesmerizing mathematical object. From traditional Mandelbrot cakes with their classic marbling to innovative variations that incorporate different flavors and textures, our recipes will guide you in creating a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S MANDELBROT
This is the Jewish equivalent to biscotti. It was handed down through three generations. I added the mini chocolate chips. The cookies are twice baked, first in logs and then in slices. Stored in an airtight container, these will keep for about two weeks.
Provided by susan yale
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Beat together the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; and stir into the egg mixture until well mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips and almonds. Form two logs, three inches in diameter, and place onto the baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut into 1 inch diagonal slices. Lay the slices on their sides on the cookie sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
ORANGE-ALMOND MANDELBROT
Mandelbrot (or mandel bread) is an Eastern European Jewish cookie, a variation on biscotti. The dough is baked twice: first in a log, and then again after it's been sliced into cookies. This recipe includes the smart trick of freezing the dough after baking it the first time, then cutting it into slices when still frozen before baking again. This makes for a thinner slice, fewer crumbs when cutting and a crispier texture. You can make it with matzo cake meal during Passover - a delicious variation.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield About 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour or matzo cake meal, potato starch, almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1 cup/200 grams sugar and the butter or coconut oil. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour or matzo mixture, almonds, vanilla and orange zest.
- Place half the dough on a piece of parchment paper about 20 inches long. Use parchment paper to help mold the dough into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. (The dough is very soft and may be hard to worth with.) Gently press down along the top of the log to flatten it slightly. Twist ends of the parchment paper to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough. Refrigerate both logs for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap dough logs and put on the prepared baking sheet, side by side. Bake logs for 35 to 45 minutes, until just beginning to brown. The dough should not be too cracked on the top. It is better to underbake than overbake.
- Let logs cool, wrap in plastic and freeze until you are ready to finish them, or for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove logs from freezer. With a sharp, serrated knife, cut the logs into roughly 1/2-inch-thick slices, discarding the end slices if they fall apart. (If the logs have been in the freezer for several hours, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.)
- Dip both sides of each slice in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place them flat on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, carefully turn slices over, then bake another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and starting to crisp.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
AUTHENTIC MANDELBROT
I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood where a traditional snack was Mandelbrot. I so enjoyed visiting my friends as these homey cookies came fresh out of the oven with the most fantastic aroma. Luckily for me, one of the mothers shared this recipe and I've cherished and enjoyed it ever since.
Provided by Laura Walters
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool, then coarsely chop the almonds.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter-egg mixture and mix on low speed just until blended. Stir in chopped almonds.
- Divide dough in half. Grease hands to prevent sticking. On prepared baking sheet, shape each half into a flattened log, about 9 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide, and 1 inch tall.
- Bake in preheated oven until light brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes. Slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices flat on baking sheet. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Flip cookies and bake until other sides are lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDELBROT COOKIES
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. -Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk eggs and 1 cup sugar until well blended. Add oil, orange zest and extract; whisk until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into orange mixture. Stir in almonds and chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Using lightly oiled hands, divide dough into 4 portions. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape 2 portions into 7x4-in. rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake until tops are golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Cool on pans on wire racks until cool enough to handle. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on baking sheets. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over slices. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN MANDELBROT
Mandelbrot comes from the German words for "almond" (mandel) and "bread" (brot). Our variation contains pecans instead of almonds. As with biscotti, the dough is partially baked, sliced, and baked again.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 3 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put oil, 1 cup sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla in the bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and mix on medium-low speed until combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a bowl. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until combined. Stir in pecans.
- Divide dough into three equal parts; shape each into a long log about 3 inches wide and 1 inch high. Space logs 4 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake logs until golden, puffed, and just firm to the touch, about 35 minutes. Let cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer logs to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, gently cut logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. The cookies should still be slightly doughy inside. Work quickly, as slices will crumble if allowed to cool. Transfer slices to baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle cookies with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake slices until golden brown and dry, about 15 minutes.
CLAIRE'S MANDELBROT
Provided by Claire Danuff
Categories Cookies Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Walnut Kosher Gourmet New York Small Plates
Yield Makes about 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla in another bowl until combined, then stir oil mixture into flour mixture until combined well. (Dough will be crumbly.) Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead until a dough forms.
- Quarter dough and firmly press each piece into a 10- by 2-inch log. Arrange logs 2 inches apart on an ungreased large baking sheet.
- Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Leave oven on.
- Loosen logs from baking sheet with a metal spatula, then transfer to a cutting board and cool 5 minutes. Cut logs crosswise with a large heavy knife into 1/2-inch-wide slices and arrange on baking sheet, standing upright, 1/4 inch apart. Bake cookies in middle of oven until golden all over with firm centers, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. (Cookies will crisp as they cool.)
MANDELBROT
My son's favorite cookie in the world. He has me bake a massive batch of these cookies for him once a year so he can wrap them in foil and freeze them so he can eat them year round! In place of chocolate syrup you can fold in chocolate chips, nuts or other goodies to suit your taste.
Provided by Cody
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into an electric mixer's mixing bowl and mix well; blend eggs and 1/2 cup oil into mixture. Pour orange juice and orange zest into mixture; mix well. When the mixture becomes very thick take the mixing bowl out of the mixer and continue stirring with a wooden spoon (at this point the mixture is so thick that it could damage an electric mixer).
- Separate dough into thirds. Roll (or spread with your hands) each chunk of dough into a rectangular shape. Sprinkle the chocolate syrup onto the center of each rectangle. Fold the sides of each rectangle into the center to form a loaf shape. Work with the loaf until there is no longer a crease that could break open while baking. Each roll will be approximately 12 inches long. Brush the outside of each roll lightly with oil. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top of the rolls.
- Bake on a nonstick cookie pan for 20 minutes. This is a firm, cake-like cookie. If you would rather a crispier cookie toast the cookie another 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. When cooled cut the loaves to form semi-circle shaped cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
MANDELBROT
This is like a German-style version of biscotti! you can omit the lemon zest and add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired and add in some mini chocolate chips.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer at high speed beat eggs and sugar for about 4 minutes or until thick and foamy.
- Add in oil and vanilla; beat until well blended.
- In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest; add into the egg mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet and shape into two 10 x 4-inch logs.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes.
- Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 275 degrees.
- Using a serrated knife slice the logs into about 1-inch thick slices (or a bit smaller).
- Return to oven and bake another 20-22 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- dust with powdered sugar if desired.
PASSOVER CHOCOLATE MANDELBROT
Passover cake made with matzo cake meal instead of flour.
Provided by Joyce
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 2 cups sugar and margarine until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Combine the cake meal, potato starch and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in walnuts and chocolate chips. The mixture will be heavy. Form into 2 long oval loaves. Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 37.8 g
JEWISH STRAWBERRY JAM AND CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDELBROT AS MADE BY DANIELLE WARREN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, corn oil, vanilla extract, large eggs, strawberry jam, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cinnamon sugar
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the corn oil, vanilla, and eggs, and stir with a rubber spatula until the dough starts to come together. Use your hands to finish mixing the dough until well combined and thick.
- If making strawberry mandelbrot, wet your hands with water and shape half of the dough into a rough oval on the prepared baking sheets. Pinch the edges of the dough up to create a well. Spread the strawberry jam in the center of the dough. Flatten the remaining dough and place on top of the strawberry jam. Leave a bit of extra dough in the bowl to fill in the cracks.
- If making chocolate chip mandelbrot, fold the chocolate chips into the dough. Wet your hands with water and shape the dough into a rough oval on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the mandelbrot for 25-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board. Top with cinnamon sugar, if desired, then slice into 1-inch-wide pieces.
- Serve with additional strawberry jam, whipped cream, coffee, or ice cream, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams
MANDELBROT (ALMOND COOKIES)
Steps:
- 375 oven (lower if runs hot or dark baking pans) Grease, flour 2 baking sheets Beat together eggs and sugar, add oil and vanilla. Add (I sift in) dry ingredients, combine well. Fold in nuts. spread batter into logs on sheets (will spread and rise about 30%), bake 25min or until light brown. cool on sheets a few minutes, then transfer to racks. slice into cookies while still warm, then finish cooling.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Always prepare all of your ingredients and equipment before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the quality of your dish. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic, and local ingredients.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Especially if you are a beginner, it is important to follow the recipe carefully. This will help you avoid mistakes and ensure that your dish turns out as expected.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Once you have a good understanding of the basics, feel free to experiment with different ingredients and techniques. This is a great way to learn and create new dishes that you love.
- Have fun!: Cooking should be enjoyable. So relax, have fun, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and the delicious food that you create.
Conclusion:
Cooking is a skill that anyone can learn. With a little practice, you can create delicious and nutritious meals that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and start cooking!
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