Arabic Cake Recipe

 

Your Arabic Cake sounds delightful! Here’s a step-by-step recipe based on the ingredients and method you provided:

Arabic Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
• 1/2 cup chopped date bites
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cake pan with butter or oil and set aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and melted butter into the dry mixture. Stir until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms.
4. Incorporate Nuts and Dates: Fold in the chopped nuts and date bites into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
5. Add Spices: Sprinkle ground cinnamon and ground cloves over the dough and mix gently to incorporate, infusing the cake with aromatic Arabic flavors.
6. Bake the Cake: Transfer the dough into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Prepare Syrup: While the cake is baking, make the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
8. Drizzle Syrup: As soon as the cake is out of the oven, while it’s still hot, pierce it with a fork or skewer in several places. Pour the prepared sugar syrup evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
9. Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Arabic Cake with family and friends!

This cake will surely be a hit with its blend of aromatic spices, crunchy nuts, and sweet dates, all soaked in a luscious sugar syrup. Bon appétit!