Harrissee (Arab Sweet Cake)

Harrissee is a traditional Arab sweet cake often served during special occasions and celebrations in the Middle East.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Harrissee (Arab Sweet Cake)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Arab, Middle Eastern Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Semolina
• 1 cup Coconut
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Pistachios
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix together semolina, coconut, sugar, and baking powder.
3. Add vegetable oil, orange blossom water, and rose water to the bowl and mix well.
4. Grease a baking dish with oil and pour the mixture into it.
5. Smooth the top of the mixture and sprinkle almonds, pistachios, and sesame seeds over it.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Drizzle honey over the top of the cake.
9. Let it rest for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.