KUWAITI SAFFRON CARDAMOM CAKE

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Posted for a call for Kuwaiti recipes in NA*ME forum. Originally posted on http://yasmeen-healthnut.blogspot.com with gorgeous photos!

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup wheat flour (not coarse ground)
1 pinch saffron thread, crushed and soaked in 2 tablespoon warm milk for 20 minutes
1 pinch turmeric
1 organic egg, separated
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar with finely chopped dates or 3/4 cup dates, paste
1 teaspoon fresh ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F Grease a round 8-inch cake pan with light butter and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the egg white until light and fluffy with soft peaks.Using spatula gently fold in the syrup used or the sugar along with cardamom and turmeric.
  • Beat the yolk separately in another mixing bowl with the butter milk,the saffron infused milk and the oil.
  • Sift together the flours and baking powder together in to a large mixing bowl, then slowly fold in the egg white mixture and york mixture.
  • Pour in the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the nuts.Bakes for about 25 minutes until the top is light brown in color.
  • Cool completely and slice.

Sudha Parajuli
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This cake is a keeper!


Mohamd Nijar
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


Ahmed ROmanGO
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This cake is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the Middle East.


Kashig Gabil
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I'm going to try making this cake with different spices next time.


Krysti Combs
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This cake is sure to impress your friends and family.


Blessing Ifeyinwa
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The saffron and cardamom give this cake a unique and memorable flavor.


Gulab Marri
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover yogurt.


Youssef Amr mohamed
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I would definitely make this cake again.


benny starsh
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


Mohd Muzammil
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I still enjoyed this cake.


Tonay Idk
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but I think I might have overcooked it.


Thorborn Odinsson
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I used a different type of yogurt than the recipe called for, and it turned out fine.


Rumki Akter
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


sujon Bk
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The saffron and cardamom really shine through in this cake. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Furpa Tamang
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I've never had a cake like this before. It's so moist and flavorful.


Rishav chaudhary
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The saffron and cardamom give it a unique and flavorful taste.


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