Halva Gateau

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease and line 2 deep 8-inch round cake pans with waxed paper.

3. 3

   To make a cake, in a bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Gradually beat in eggs and coffee.

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   Stir in semolina, baking powder, cinnamon and ground almonds.

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   Divide between prepared pans and bake in oven 10 minutes.

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   Lower temperature to 350F (180C) F and bake 10 to 15 minutes, until a skewer inserted into center comes out clean.

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   Let stand in pan 2 minutes, then turn each out unto a wire rack placed over a plate.

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   Meanwhile, make syrup.

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    Put sugar and water into a sauce pan and heat gently until sugar has dissolved.

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    Boil 4 minutes, remove from heat and stir in coffee.

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    Bring back to boil, pour over cake and cool.

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    To make Halva cream, in a sauce pan, heat Halva, coffee and sugar gently, until smooth; cool.

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    In a bowl, beat butter until soft, then beat in Halva mixture.

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    Sandwich cakes together with half of Halva cream.

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    Spread with remaining cream and decorate with nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.