The incredible life of the Ari and his Tu B’Shevat seder inspired Rachel and me to bake a traditional Sephardic frangipane fruit cake. Almond cakes originated in the Spain of the Middle Ages.

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing gluten-free celebration cake, this could be the one: two layers of passion fruit and coconut cake sandwiched with coconut and lime buttercream. Equipment ...