Somali Cake made simple - Eid Special | Doolsho Somali | Daryeel Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty taste.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats and are often more affordable.

Start by mixing sugar and eggs together for a few minutes using a hand mixer until the mixture changes to a pale, foamy color.

Prepare a cake tin by applying butter and dusting with flour.

In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add oil and milk to the egg and sugar mixture to create a soft texture.

Sift the dry ingredients to make the cake airy and soft, then add them gradually to the wet mixture to avoid mess.

Use a spatula to gently fold in the dry ingredients to avoid making the cake dense.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Transfer the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top.

Tap the cake tin on the kitchen counter a couple of times to remove any bubbles.

Place the cake in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Let the cake sit for 10-15 minutes after baking before flipping it out of the tin.

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