Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. The "Arabian Night" cake recipe can be suitable not only for tea time but also for a festive table, given its rather beautiful presentation. There are many possible decoration options. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. This fairly simple recipe for "Arabian Night" cake with photos can be repeated even by a beginner cook. First, remove the pits from the dates and chop them with a knife. Add baking soda and pour in about 200 milliliters of boiling water.
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Step 2
2. Well-steamed dates can be optionally blended into a smooth paste. However, they can also be left in pieces.
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Step 3
3. Now you can prepare the dough. Lightly beat the egg with a fork and mix it with sugar and melted margarine. Add the dates to the same mixture.
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Step 4
4. Mix until smooth and add the previously sifted flour. Add the soda neutralized with vinegar and knead thoroughly.
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Step 5
5. The ready batter can be baked as a single cake layer, which is then cut in half, or divided into two equal parts right away. Pour the batter into a baking pan and place in a preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes. Then let the cake layer cool completely. If desired, the recipe for "Arabian Night" cake can be slightly modified by making three layers instead of two.
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Step 6
6. To prepare the cream, beat softened butter with condensed milk until smooth. Generously spread over the cooled cake layer. Sprinkle finely chopped nuts (any kind to taste) on top.
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Step 7
7. Cover with the second cake layer, spread a little cream on it, and again place nuts on top. If using a third layer, repeat the process. Then spread cream over the cake, generously coating the top and sides. Decorate with melted chocolate, melted in a double boiler.
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Step 8
8. If desired, you can also make chocolate decorations by drawing with chocolate on parchment paper. After hardening, carefully remove the shapes from the paper and place them on the cake.
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Step 9
9. Place the finished cake in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours to let it soak.