How To Make Gers Ogaily | Traditional Kuwaiti Cake | Cardamom and Saffron Cake

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🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs provide similar sweetness and texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking pan with oil.

In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together.

In another bowl, combine the oil and sugar until well mixed.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, cardamom powder, rose water, and water until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the crushed saffron gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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