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Get your oven ready by preheating it to 180°C. Grease and dust a loaf pan with flour.
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In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, and melted butter. Stir in almond extract if using.
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Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, folding gently until you have a smooth batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
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Let the cake rest in the pan for a few minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool fully on a wire rack.