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Middle Eastern Coconut Cake Harissah

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Ingredients

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2 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 cups corn oil
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 dash vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
4 cups of shredded unsweetened coconut (usually found in middle eastern stores)

Nutritional information

1211.5
Calories
800 g
Calories From Fat
88.9 g
Total Fat
49.5 g
Saturated Fat
97.3 mg
Cholesterol
262.3 mg
Sodium
102.7 g
Carbs
12.9 g
Dietary Fiber
72.3 g
Sugars
11.5 g
Protein
297 g
Serving Size

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Middle Eastern Coconut Cake Harissah

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    This coconut cake was ok, but not much else. I added rose water which I think improved the flavour, however I found this recipe was far too sweet for my taste and this cake isn't something I crave. Might make it again with less sugar. Additionally, that cake was still mushy & jiggling (stick inserted into centre came out wet) after 30mins of bake time and I baked it for another 30mins or so.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 12
    • Easy

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    Middle Eastern Coconut Cake (Harissah),If you love coconut macaroons, you will love this dish. This recipe is incredibly easy.This recipe yields a very moist cake that is traditional in the Jordanian/ Palestinian region.This recipe is different than the traditional harissa (also known as basbousa) which is made has semolina or cream of wheat as the main ingredient. I love coconut macaroons which this reminds me of, but in a cake like form.This is always a hit when i have company.If you cannot find unsweetened coconut, use regular sweetened and reduce sugar and use about 1 1/2-1 3/4 cup for the batter.,This coconut cake was ok, but not much else. I added rose water which I think improved the flavour, however I found this recipe was far too sweet for my taste and this cake isn’t something I crave. Might make it again with less sugar. Additionally, that cake was still mushy & jiggling (stick inserted into centre came out wet) after 30mins of bake time and I baked it for another 30mins or so.,Is it suppost to be liquidy on the inside after 30 min?


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    Steps

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    First Make Syrup by Boiling Water and Sugar For About 5 to 10 Minutes Depending on How Heavy You May Want It but It Shouldn't Be Any Thicker Than Pancake Syrup in Consistency.

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    *you May Also Add a Tsp of Rose Water or Orange Blossom to It to Give More of a Traditional Middle Eastern Dessert Taste (i Personally Can Do Without It So That's Why My Recipe Doesn't Call For It Under the Ingredients).

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    When Done With That Process Set Syrup Aside to Cool.

    4
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    Start on the Harissa by Combining Sugar,Eggs,Oil,Milk,Vanilla,Lemon Juice and Mix Them Together Until Blended.

    5
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    Then Add Flour and Baking Powder to Mixture and Blend Well.

    6
    Done

    Lastly You Want to Stir Coconut Into Batter.

    7
    Done

    Then Its Time to Add to Greased and Floured Pan (never a Bundt Pan)-- an Oblong Pan Will Do.

    8
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    Bake For About 30 Minutes at 350f or More Until a Light/Medium Golden Brown.

    9
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    When Cake Is Done and Still Hot Pour Syrup All Over Cake in Pan.

    10
    Done

    You Don't Have to Use All the Syrup but at Least 3/4 Should Be Used on the Cake.

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