The Tishpishti is an aromatic Balkan-origin cake, made with semolina, walnuts, and a citrus touch, baked until it has a golden, crispy surface.
Then it is soaked with a sweet and fragrant syrup, achieving a succulent texture and a unique flavor. It is a traditional dessert that highlights the flavors of homemade goodness and can be enjoyed during celebrations or as a sweet touch on any special occasion.
Its preparation is simple and requires basic ingredients, making it ideal for those who wish to experiment with flavors from North Africa and the Balkans at home.
Tishpishti
Ingredients
1 cup of Flour
1 cup of Semolina
1 cup of Ground walnuts
1 cup of Sugar
⅔ cup of Butter
3 Eggs
1 Orange
2 teaspoons of Baking powder
1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
⅓ cup of Blanched almonds
1 ½ cup of Sugar
1 ½ cup of Water
½ Lemon
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin, cook the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a pot for about 15 minutes to prepare a syrup.
Step 2 : Once ready, remove from heat and let it cool.
Step 3 : In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the orange juice and zest, vanilla, and oil until well combined.
Step 4 : In another bowl, mix the flour, semolina, ground walnuts, and baking powder.
Step 5 : Then, add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well until a uniform dough forms.
Step 6 : Next, pour this dough into a previously greased glass baking dish.
Step 7 : Using a utensil, smooth the surface and draw diamond-shaped lines.
Step 8 : Place an almond in the center of each diamond as decoration.
Step 9 : Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for about 25 minutes, or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 10 : When removing the cake from the oven, slowly pour the warm syrup over the hot surface, allowing it to soak in well and become juicy.
Step 11 : Finally, let it rest for about an hour before serving, so that all the flavors meld and the cake reaches the perfect texture.
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