Delicious Turkish Cake Recipe: Easy Homemade Baking Tutorial

Name: Delicious Turkish Cake Recipe: Easy Homemade Baking Tutorial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 units Large Eggs; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1.5 cups Water (for syrup); 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for syrup); 1 slice Lemon Slice (optional, for syrup)

Learn how to make a delicious and moist Turkish cake with this easy-to-follow baking tutorial. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe features a rich cake soaked in sweet syrup, offering a truly authentic taste of Turkey. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a delightful dessert that will impress everyone.

#Cake

#Turkish Dessert

#Baking Recipe

#Moist Cake

#Homemade

Finished Turkish Cake

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

1h 30m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Turkish

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Slice of Moist Turkish Cake

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cake Soaked in Syrup

Instructions

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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
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Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and the lemon slice (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Let the syrup cool slightly.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and the lemon slice (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Let the syrup cool slightly.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the slightly cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake. Allow the cake to fully absorb the syrup. This will make the cake wonderfully moist.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the slightly cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake. Allow the cake to fully absorb the syrup. This will make the cake wonderfully moist.
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Let the Turkish cake cool completely before serving. Garnish as desired with shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or a dusting of cocoa powder. Enjoy with a cup of Turkish coffee or tea.
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Let the Turkish cake cool completely before serving. Garnish as desired with shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or a dusting of cocoa powder. Enjoy with a cup of Turkish coffee or tea.
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