OLIVE OIL COUSCOUS CAKE WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND DATE SYRUP
Provided by Suzanne Goin
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Mixer Citrus Dairy Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Vegetarian Date Fall Couscous Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 3-inch-high sides with olive oil. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper round; brush parchment with olive oil. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Stir in couscous. Whisk olive oil and Muscat in another medium bowl to blend.
- Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup sugar on high speed in large bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 7 minutes. Transfer to large wide bowl. Stir in orange peel. Using rubber spatula, gently fold in flour mixture alternately with olive oil mixture in 4 additions each (mixture may deflate slightly). Transfer batter to prepared pan. Tap pan lightly on work surface to eliminate any air bubbles.
- Bake cake until dark brown and beginning to pull away from sides of pan and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool in pan at least 30 minutes. Turn cake out onto platter (cake may fall slightly in center). Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover with foil and store at room temperature.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream and créme fraîche in large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Cut cake into wedges. Place 1 cake wedge on each plate. Drizzle date syrup over. Spoon whipped cream alongside. Sprinkle dates over.
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Terkhash Olomi
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.
Sibusiso Ngema
[email protected]I'm allergic to dates. Can I substitute another dried fruit?
Bonkhe Favour
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.
sakil Saki
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with different types of fruit, like apricots or figs.
Louise Edward Baldwin
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like a strange combination of flavors.
Injamam Hosan
[email protected]This looks delicious! I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.
M. Abdullah
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Najrana Islam
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party.
Makezley Maloney
[email protected]I loved the crispy crust on this cake.
Green Rabbit Happy kids
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.
qian pen
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have used more crème fraîche.
Sumaiya rabeya
[email protected]This couscous cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less date syrup.
Bosher Shaik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this cake was surprisingly good! The dates and crème fraîche really balanced out the flavor of the couscous. I would definitely make this again.
Daryion Bonnet
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly! I loved the сочетание вкусов of the couscous, dates, and crème fraîche. It was a delicious and unique side dish that I will definitely make again.
Chris Lewis
[email protected]I made this couscous cake for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I especially liked the crispy crust that formed on the top of the cake. It was the perfect accompaniment to the grilled chicken and roasted v
Sm Mollika
[email protected]This couscous cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. The couscous provided a nutty base, while the dates added a touch of sweetness and the crème fraîche brought it all together with a creamy tang. I h