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Moist Baklava Cake

A delightful dessert that captures the rich flavors and textures of traditional baklava in an easy-to-make cake format.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugar, yogurt, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts to add a delightful crunch.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Making the Syrup
  1. While the cake is baking, combine the sugar, water, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for about 10 minutes before removing from heat.
  2. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot cake.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cake to soak in the syrup and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For added richness, substitute half the yogurt for sour cream. Experiment with different nuts like pistachios or almonds. A hint of lemon juice in the syrup adds a refreshing zesty note.