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Ingredients:7 Eggs separated500g Caster sugar250g Semolina375g Raw cashews [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], finely chopped2 tablespoons Rose water2 tablespoons Honey2 tablespoons Finely grated lemon rind1/2 teaspoon Ground mace or nutmeg1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon Almond essenceMethod:Grease and line a 20cm square tin with 2 sheets of greaseproof paper.Brush inner paper with melted butter.Beat the egg yolks and caster sugar until light and creamy.Stir in the semolina, cashews [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], rose water, honey, lemon rind, spices and almond essence.Beat egg whites until they hold firm peaks and fold into the mixture, turn into prepared tin and bake in a moderately slow oven until the cake is evenly golden brown on top and feels firm to the touch.If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover the top with foil or paper.When cooked the center of the cake should still be moist so the skewer test isn't recommended.Don't attempt to turn out this cake.Cut into small squares and lift each one separately on to a serving platter.
Love Cake is no exception. Supposedly introduced into the island during Portuguese times in the 1600s it is a dense, rich cake full of cashewnuts and the heady aromas of honey, spice and rosewater. The origin of the cake's name is a mystery but perhaps the name reflects it's intoxicating flavour and richness.
Recipe Variations and More Sri Lankan Treats
Serving Suggestions
Small portions are best when serving this cake as a little will go a long way. It's very sweet and quite moist in consistency and cannot be eaten in large quantities. In this quality it's similar to the very popular Middle Eastern dessert - baklava (best enjoyed in moderation!). Love Cake is ideal for afternoon tea accompanied by a strongly brewed cuppa. If you're serving it after a meal you could pair it with some sweet sherry or a glass of marsala.
Oven temperature : 150oC (300oF) Baking Time: aprox. 1 hr
The Origins of Love Cake
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Sri Lanka, Traditional Ayurveda for Well Being
Sri Lankan Spices [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Fine Food and Well Being
Indonesian Eats
Cake Recipe
Many of these are adaptations of recipes that were introduced by the Dutch, Portuguese and English during their occupation of the country in previous centuries.
The recipe below is just one of the many variations of Love Cake made in Sri Lanka. Different regions of the country prepare it in varying ways. Some recipes ommit the use of butter and egg whites. For more unique Sri Lankan desserts and sweets recipes you could look at books authored by some of the island's most well known cooks such as Felicia Sorenson and Charmaine Solomon.