My favorite recipes are the ones passed down through generations. Growing up, homemade kleicha was always a staple in my grandmas kitchen, and this cake is my take on her traditional Middle Eastern recipe. This cake brings all those warm, comforting flavors into a soft, buttery slice that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. It’s a little piece of my families kitchen that I’m so exited to share with yours.
Equipment
- electric mixer
How to Store
- store in an airtight container or in the same tray you used to bake it. If you keep it in the tray, cover it with plastic wrap.
- It can be left out at room temperature, there’s no need to refrigerate it
Ingredients
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (3 sticks) of butter
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1.5 cup granulated sugar (add more if desired)
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground fennel
- 1 tsp ground anise
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
How to Bake
The best part of this recipe is you simply just throw everything into a bowl and combine until your batter forms
- Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes