Palestinian Fasting Cake Recipe

Name: Palestinian Fasting Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 1/4 c. water; 2/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. dates or raisins; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/8 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. water; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water
2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. dates or raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

1
In saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, dates or raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
2
Boil together for 3 minutes.
3
Let cool.
4
Dissolve in cup the baking soda and salt in 2 teaspoons water.
5
Add the salt/soda to the fruit mixture.
6
Combine and gradually add flour and baking powder.
7
Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325u00b0
8
for 50 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 1 1/4 c. water, 2/3 c. shortening, 2/3 c. dates or raisins, and more.

Yes, Palestinian Fasting Cake 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.

Palestinian Fasting Cake

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