Kanos & Rondos Dutch Almond Cakes

These Dutch Almond Cakes, known as Kano or Rondo(singular) are fantastic. A rich buttery pastry case filled with almond paste. They are so much better than the Almond Fingers that we can buy in supermarkets. The use of muscovado sugar also gives the buttery pastry a caramel flavour which enhances the overall taste.

[brucebowen]

Fun to make, fun to bake and a LOT of fun to eat!

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Everybody in Holland knows these cakes. We actually call it a ‘koek’ because to us it is more or less the big brother of a ‘koekje’ (a cookie or biscuit). For those of you who have never heard of rondo’s or kano’s: There is no difference between them, except for the shape. A rondo is round and a kano is… shaped like a canoe! The important thing is they are equally delicious.

[octyvws]

Hello Geoff, I would like to deeply thank you for the clear instructions. I am very happy to have found this recipe which is perfect ! Thank's again Geoff !

[youssefbassou]

My dad favourite biscuits is almond finger. Definitely I am going to have a go making them. Thank you for sharing your recipe

[LeenieCee]

Thanks Geoff, that was the exact recipe I was looking for 🙂 Much appreciated!

[lilymcelhone]

Wow Geoff! I was eating some supermarket kanos and thought I'd look up how to make them. You did an awesome job, I'll definitely give them a try! Thank you!

[gypsyteacup]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for this fabulous video. I've been looking for them so long but my family always called them "penzays" so I didn't know how to find the recipe! My Oma and Opa came from the Netherlands to the USA and these are such a special memory for me. I cannot wait to try and make my own! Thank you!!

[johndegraaffbales]

Really nice Geoff. I’m from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 and baked them last night. Thanks for this step by step good instruction 👍

[ouraniapsarakou]

You are the best cook. Your recipes are wonderful and I always try to make them.

[fromabove]

Great recipe. Never even thought of making them and I’m Dutch. The store bought, manufactured, ones don’t have an almond paste really.To keep the cost down almonds are often substituted for apricot kernels. Another option would be ground beans. They still taste great though. For the real almonds you’re better of to get them from a pastry baker. Your homemade versions are the real deal😊

[newtmazonas]

This is one of my partner's favourite treats to get from the shops, thank you for sharing the recipe to let me make some homemade ones! Yours came out looking really delicious.

[rozalye]

Amazing!!! Thanks a lot for sharing such kind beautiful recipes, Geoff!!!

[Dafoodmaster]

They look lovely, an indulgent treat and an authentic, traditional, dutch preperation.
Great video!

[BFGNZ]

We are going to make these now. Thanks for the easy to follow vid. 👍

[CannibalLecter]

Love these. I love that count dooku is cooking/baking as well. You've earned a subscriber.

[DianaTBlack]

Thank you, Geoff... best wishes and happy eating ...

[terrykamau]

They look delicious I will make them and see how they come out

[loretta_]

I love these biscuits, they always seemed more like little cakes to me but I had no idea where they were originally from. I imagine home made they're even better!

[jessicapanter]

I always bought the store version, which are lovely. However, they haven't been available in Australia since Covid, so am thrilled to find your helpful blog with this recipe. I plan to make some this afternoon! Thank you!

[maggiematthews]

Thank you so much for this recipe Geoff. My housemate is addicted to these things ... well, okay, so am I. :) Not nearly as difficult to make as I thought they might be so definitely going to try this recipe, following your very clear instructions.

[DianaPalisort]

Thank you for this recipe. I have got gluten and milk allergy and I have used your excellent guide but I have replaced the flour.