Olive Oil and Couscous Cake With Cream and Date Syu

Name: Olive Oil and Couscous Cake With Cream and Date Syup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup couscous (uncooked); ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup rose water; 6 egg yolks; 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream; ½ cup date syrup; 12 dates, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup couscous (uncooked)
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup rose water
6 egg yolks
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup date syrup
12 dates, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Brush 9-inch cake pan with olive oil.
3
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; stir in couscous.
4
Whisk olive oil and rose water in another medium bowl.
5
Beat egg yolks, eggs and 1 cup of sugar in a large bowl until thick pale yellow; stir in orange peel.
6
Fold the flour mixture and the olive oil mixture into the egg mixture alternating between the two.
7
Pour the batter into the pan- tap gently to eliminate any air bubbles.
8
Bake cake until it is medium-dark brown and toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (approx 45 mins).
9
Cool on a cake rack for 30 mins.
10
Turn out onto a serving plate.
11
(Can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature).
12
To serve:.
13
Beat cream until soft peaks form.
14
cut cake into wedges.
15
Drizzle cake with date syrup, cream and fresh sliced dates.

1306

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup couscous (uncooked), and more.

Yes, Olive Oil and Couscous Cake With Cream and Date Syup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Oil and Couscous Cake With Cream and Date Syup

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