Delve into the exquisite world of our No-Phyllo Cold Baklava Cake, a delectable twist on the traditional baklava. This recipe brings the essence of baklava's sweet, nutty flavors into a moist, layered cake, perfect for those who crave the classic dessert but lack phyllo dough. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty textures.
Why You'll Love This:
- Innovative Baklava Flavor: Captures the essence of baklava in a unique cake form.
- Creamy and Nutty Layers: Combines the richness of cream with the crunch of nuts.
- Simple Yet Elegant: Easy to make with regular cake ingredients, yet sophisticated in taste and presentation.
- Versatile Nut Options: Customize with pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, or hazelnuts to suit your preference.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup minus one finger sugar (140g)
- 1 + 1/4 cups flour (130g)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla
- 75g melted and cooled butter
To Soak:
- 600ml milk
- 1 packet cream
Filling Cream:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp cornstarch (60g)
- 1/2 cup flour (55g)
- 1 cup minus one finger sugar (150g)
- 1 liter milk
- 80g white chocolate
- 1 packet vanilla
- 1 box cream (35% fat)
For Layers and Topping:
- Pistachios (or walnuts/peanuts/hazelnuts)
- Cocoa powder
- Grated chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake: Whisk butter, eggs, and sugar. Add dry ingredients, fold gently. Pour into a greased baking dish, bake at 175°C until done. Let cool, and then whip milk and cream, refrigerate.
- Make Cream: Mix flour, cornstarch, and sugar. Gradually add milk, cook until thick. Add white chocolate, vanilla, let cool. Stir in cream.
- Assemble Cake: Cut cake in half. Soak the bottom layer with half the milk mixture. Spread most cream, sprinkle white chocolate and pistachios. Add the second cake layer, soak, spread remaining cream. Dust with cocoa, sprinkle grated chocolate. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
Dive into the delightful layers of our No-Phyllo Cold Baklava Cake – a sweet, nutty, and creamy dessert that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this innovative take on a classic!