- Category: Dessert
The secret to a soft and decadent milk cake is a sweet milk soak. Topped with a sweet milk cream finish, this cake is truly irresistible. This recipe is a Middle Eastern take on the classic milk cake - a recipe that is common in many cultures, each with its own unique touch!
Ingredients
FOR THE MILK SOAK:
FOR THE TOPPING:
Instructions
- StepPreheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a round baking pan and set aside.
- StepIf using ground turmeric, skip Step 2. In a small bowl, add saffron threads followed by 2 tbsp hot water to bloom.
- StepIn a large bowl add Ontario butter, sugar and whisk until creamy. Add eggs individually and whisk to combine. Follow with vanilla and whisk.
- StepAdd flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk until fully incorporated.
- StepOnce a batter forms, pour into the baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Once ready, let cool.
- StepMeanwhile, In a large bowl combine all the milk soak ingredients and set aside.
- StepIn a large saucepan add all the topping ingredients together and bring to a boil. Whisk vigorously until it thickens and has a pudding-like consistency. Once ready, remove from heat and set aside.
- StepOnce the cake has cooled, poke holes with a fork and pour milk to soak the cake evenly throughout the cake.
- StepPour topping over cake, garnish with pistachios (optional) and serve.
