Somali Tray Cake | Doolsho Martiqaad | Daryeel kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, crushed cardamom, and salt in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk 5 eggs and sugar using an electric whisk until combined.

Add vanilla paste and sunflower oil to the egg mixture, then mix.

Pour in milk and mix again.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in stages, mixing briefly to avoid overmixing.

Line a large baking tray with oil and flour or butter and flour.

Pour the batter into the prepared tray and level it out.

Tap the tray on the counter to settle the batter.

Bake in the middle rack of the oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

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