OLIVE OIL COUSCOUS CAKE WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND DATE SYRUP

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Olive Oil Couscous Cake with Crème Fraîche and Date Syrup image

Provided by Suzanne Goin

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Date     Fall     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sweet Muscat wine (such as Beaumes-de-Venise or Bonny Doon)
6 large egg yolks
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chilled créme fraîche
1/2 cup date syrup*
12 dates (such as Deglet Noor or Medjool), pitted, thinly sliced
*Available at Middle Eastern markets and from igourmet.com.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 3-inch-high sides with olive oil. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper round; brush parchment with olive oil. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Stir in couscous. Whisk olive oil and Muscat in another medium bowl to blend.
  • Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup sugar on high speed in large bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 7 minutes. Transfer to large wide bowl. Stir in orange peel. Using rubber spatula, gently fold in flour mixture alternately with olive oil mixture in 4 additions each (mixture may deflate slightly). Transfer batter to prepared pan. Tap pan lightly on work surface to eliminate any air bubbles.
  • Bake cake until dark brown and beginning to pull away from sides of pan and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool in pan at least 30 minutes. Turn cake out onto platter (cake may fall slightly in center). Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover with foil and store at room temperature.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream and créme fraîche in large bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Cut cake into wedges. Place 1 cake wedge on each plate. Drizzle date syrup over. Spoon whipped cream alongside. Sprinkle dates over.

Tungalag Gansuh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mackayla Gil
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as expected. It was dry and crumbly.


Rafid
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I served it at my daughter's birthday party and everyone loved it.


Esther Dadzie
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Mbuyi Muhle
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.


G Ggfdsee
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Andrea Rodriguez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I served it with a side salad and it was perfect.


Ergi Troksi
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the crème fraîche and date syrup added a nice touch.


Pam Evetts
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I added some chopped vegetables and herbs to the batter and it turned out delicious.


Abdou dan mama tv
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Shahan Khan
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This was a delightful dish! The combination of olive oil, couscous, crème fraîche, and date syrup was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.