HARESCH A TRADITIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN COCONUT CAKE

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Just a touch or either rose water or orange blossom water makes the traditional coconut cakes special.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

SYRUP
2 c water
2 c sugar
1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water
dash(es) pure vanilla extract
CAKE
2 c sugar
6 large eggs
2 c canola oil
1 1/2 c milk
2 Tbsp baking soda
dash(es) pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 tsp lemon juice, fresh
2 c all purpose flour
4 c coconut, shredded, unsweetened
coconut for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. 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. add a teaspoon of rose water or orange blossom water, aside to cool.
  • 2. Start on the Harissa by combining sugar, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, emon juice and mix them together until blended.
  • 3. Then add flour and baking powder to mixture and blend well. Lastly you want to STIR coconut into batter.
  • 4. Then its time to add to greased and floured pan (never a bundt pan)-- an oblong pan will do. Bake for about 30 minutes at 350°F or more until a light/medium golden brown.
  • 5. When cake is done and still hot pour syrup all over cake in pan. You don't have to use all the syrup but at least 3/4 should be used on the cake. Let cool, then cut into bars.
  • 6. Then remove each piece onto a tray. You can garnish with a little shredded coconut on top for presentation.

odnanref Contreras
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I'm going to make this cake for my husband's birthday. He loves coconut.


Juli Jones
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


MD JONAEID MIA
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This cake looks so moist and delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Boost Mob
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I've been looking for a good coconut cake recipe. I think I'm going to try this one.


Blue Panda3
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I'm going to make this cake for my next potluck. I'm sure it will be a hit!


Meyka
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This recipe looks easy enough for even a beginner baker like me to make.


Michael Krm
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks so good!


Roy Martinez
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This recipe reminds me of the coconut cake my grandmother used to make. I'm going to have to give it a try.


noor niaz
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I'm allergic to coconut. Is there a way to make this cake without coconut?


Shankar Jr
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This cake looks delicious! I'm going to save this recipe for my next baking project.


Zahid Zn
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I can't wait to try this recipe! I love coconut cake.


Salman Butt
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't include any eggs or butter.


Mlondi Zungu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Darvesh Log
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Lindiwe Jamu
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Love this recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious.


Emily Walker
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This is my go-to recipe for coconut cake. It's simple to follow and the results are always amazing.


Willy Coffie
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I've made this cake for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Antavious Hayes
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This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen coconut.


Maikol Maikol
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfectly balanced.


Shoaib shazi keerio
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This coconut cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the moist texture and the delicious coconut flavor.