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Yapay Yemek

Traditional Cyprus Dessert

A legendary dessert featuring a coconut cake, syrup, and creamy pudding.

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Time
60 min
Servings
8
Calories
350
Level
Moderate
Heat
Mild
Region
kbrs
Traditional Cyprus Dessert
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Servings8
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts
  • 1 pack baking powder
  • 1 liter milk (for pudding)Instead: oat milk
  • 1 cup sugar (for pudding)
  • 2 tbsp starch

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs and sugar until frothy.

  2. 2

    Add oil, coconut, breadcrumbs, walnuts, and baking powder.

  3. 3

    Pour into a greased tray and bake at 180C for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Boil sugar and water for syrup and let it cool.

  5. 5

    Cook pudding ingredients in a pot until thickened.

  6. 6

    Pour cold syrup over the cake, then spread the pudding.

  7. 7

    Chill in the fridge before serving.

Note. Whisk the pudding with a mixer for 2 minutes after cooking for a smoother texture.

Questions

How long does it last?

It stays fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I replace breadcrumbs?

You can use dried stale bread crumbs instead of breadcrumbs.

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