– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup ground nuts (almonds or walnuts)
– 1 cup honey
– ½ cup milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Creating Egyptian Cake is straightforward if you carefully follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until combined.
6. Add Nuts and Vanilla: Gently fold in the ground nuts and vanilla extract to enhance flavor and texture.
7. Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Drizzle Honey: Once the cake is cool, warm the honey slightly and drizzle it over the top for added sweetness and shine. Optional: dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Following these steps will reward you with a beautifully baked Egyptian Cake that captures the essence of this classic dessert.