Sida Ugu Fudud Loo Sameyo Doolsho | Somali Cake | Amenabeauty

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a baking pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.

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

Fold in raisins, coconut, and almonds gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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

Drizzle honey over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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