Egyptian Kahk Cookie Cake with Date Filling
A festive Egyptian dessert featuring a soft, spiced cookie cake filled with sweet, aromatic date paste, traditionally enjoyed during celebrations. This unique cake combines the comforting flavors of kahk cookies with the rich sweetness of dates for a truly special treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup semolina flour fine
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup date paste pitted dates blended with 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 tbsp rose water optional for aroma
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Notes
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Make-Ahead: Prepare the dough and date filling a day in advance; assemble and bake the day of serving. Variations: Substitute the date paste with fig or apricot jam for a different fruit filling. Serve with a cup of mint tea or Arabic coffee for an authentic experience.