Culture Kitchen: Turkey

Ingredients:

Cake

• 1 cup (200 ml) of yogurt or milk
• 1 cup (200 ml) of vegetable or olive oil
• 1 cup (200 ml) sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 cups (200 ml) of flour
• 1 lemon zest

Toppings

• 2 apples (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons of crushed hazelnut or walnut (if preferred)

You will also need a cake pan. This can be a 24 cm/9.5 inch round pan or something similar.

Chef’s Notes

• Although this dish is originally a Turkish recipe, it is unclear whether it is truly traditional or not
• Cakes and pastries are some of the most popular tea time treats in Turkey, often featuring nuts, fruits, and cinnamon
• This dish is not very hard to make and has turned out delicious every time Vildan has made it
• You can make this dish for a variety of occasions ranging from small gatherings with friends to birthday parties
• This dish pairs well with both coffee and tea