Gers Ogaily | Traditional Kuwaiti Teacake | Perfumed 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.

Crush the saffron and soak in warm milk for 10-15 minutes.

Sift the dry ingredients, mix and keep aside.

Mix milk, saffron milk and oil.

Beat egg, sugar and rose water until light and fluffy.

Add the flour mix and milk mixture alternating each other.

Grease the bundt pan and sprinkle the roasted sesame seeds.

Transfer the batter into the pan.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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