Orange Babas (Easter Cakes) Recipe

Name: Orange Babas (Easter Cakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 6 2/3 tablespoons superfine sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 1/4 cups orange juice; 5/8 cup honey; 4 tablespoons orange blossom water; 2 oranges; dates; 2 tablespoons orange blossom water

Servings: persons

3 eggs
6 2/3 tablespoons superfine sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 1/4 cups orange juice
5/8 cup honey
4 tablespoons orange blossom water
2 oranges
dates
2 tablespoons orange blossom water

1
Preheat oven to 355u00b0F.
2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
3
Beat the yolks with the sugar until the mixture achieves a mousse-like texture.
4
Add the milk and olive oil and mix well.
5
Add the flour and baking powder and mix.
6
Whisk the egg whites and add them to the dough.
7
Butter the molds, even if they are made of silicone. Fill each mold 2/3 of the way and bake for 20 minutes.
8
While they bake, prepare the syrup by heating the orange juice and honey until they boil.
9
Remove the mixture from heat and add 4 tablespoons of orange blossom water.
10
Remove the babas from their moulds and quickly soak them with the hot syrup. Cover and let rest for at least 8 hours.
11
Peel the oranges. Remove the pits from the dates and cut the dates lengthwise. Place the fruits in a bowl.
12
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water over the fruit and toss.
13
To serve, garnish the babas with the fruit salad.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 6 2/3 tablespoons superfine sugar, 3 1/2 tablespoons whole milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Orange Babas (Easter Cakes) 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.

Orange Babas (Easter Cakes)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions