Zaatar-chocolate treat. (Credit: Barbara Abdeni Massaad)
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Preparation 35 min
Cooking time 40 min
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Portions
12 people
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Difficulty
Facile
Ingredients All ingredients
- For the cake:
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 350 g sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp dried zaatar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 250 g plain yogurt
- 120 ml vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml hot water
- For the chocolate glaze:
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp dried zaatar
Preparation Barbara Massaad's zaatar-chocolate cake
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a 23×33 cm rectangular pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dried zaatar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Gradually add the hot water, stirring until the batter becomes light and fluid.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
For the glaze:
Meanwhile, heat the cream without bringing it to a boil.
- Pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Stir until smooth and glossy, then stir in the zaatar to delicately flavor the glaze.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled cake and let it set.
- Let the glaze set before cutting and serving.
Recipe excerpted from Lubnan, the dairy book from the land of milk and honey by Barbara Abdeni Massaad
Barbara Massaad's zaatar-chocolate cake
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Preparation 35 min
Cooking time 40 min
-
Portions
12 people
-
Difficulty
Facile
Ingredients All ingredients
- For the cake:
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 350 g sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp dried zaatar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 250 g plain yogurt
- 120 ml vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml hot water
- For the chocolate glaze:
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp dried zaatar
