{"id":107373,"date":"2026-08-04T12:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=107373"},"modified":"2026-08-04T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:26:46","slug":"greek-syrup-cake-ingredients-safeera-kaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/greek-syrup-cake-ingredients-safeera-kaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Syrup Cake Ingredients (Safeera Kaka)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Cake
\n200g plain yoghurt
\n1\u00bc cups vegetable oil
\n1\u00bc cups sugar
\n1\u00bc cups fresh orange juice
\n4 tsp baking powder
\nZest of 1\u00bd oranges
\n1 tsp vanilla extract
\n440\u2013450g phyllo pastry
\n4 medium eggs
\nOrange Syrup
\n1\u2154 cups water
\n1\u2154 cups sugar
\nZest of 1 orange
\n1 cinnamon stick (optional)<\/p>\n

Method
\n1. Dry the Phyllo Pastry
\nRemove the phyllo pastry from its packaging and separate the sheets.
\nLeave at room temperature for 20 minutes to dry.
\nAlternatively, dry the sheets in a 100\u00b0C oven until crisp.
\n2. Make the Syrup
\nIn a saucepan, combine:
\nWater
\nSugar
\nOrange zest
\nCinnamon stick (if using)
\nBring to the boil.
\nSimmer for 5\u201310 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup has slightly thickened.
\nRemove from the heat and allow to cool completely.<\/p>\n

3. Prepare the Cake Batter.Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar and eggs. Add the yoghurt, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the baking powder. Crumble the dried phyllo pastry into small pieces using your hands. Gradually fold the pastry into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated.<\/p>\n

4. Bake
\nGrease a 20 \u00d7 30cm baking dish with oil. Pour in the batter and spread evenly. Bake for 40\u201350 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.<\/p>\n

5. Add the Syrup
\nWhile the cake is still hot, slowly ladle the cold syrup over the surface. Allow each ladleful to soak in before adding more. Let the cake absorb all the syrup. To Serve. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve cold, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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