BAKLAVA CAKE WITH ORANGE AND SAFFRON SYRUP – Cuisinart Philippines

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BAKLAVA CAKE WITH ORANGE AND SAFFRON SYRUP

BAKLAVA CAKE WITH ORANGE AND SAFFRON SYRUP

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ cup (60ml) boiling water
  • Good pinch (about 10) saffron threads
  • 2 cups (330g) self raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (250g) natural Greek style yoghurt
  • ½ cup (125ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup slivered or diced pistachio nuts
  • 1 teaspoon soft butter to grease

Syrup

  • 2 cups (500ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Remaining saffron and water

2 tablespoons slivered pistachios to serve

Dried rose petals to serve (optional)

Tags: Sweet Treats