Yeasted Cake
- Soomaali
- Doolshe Qamiir
- Français
- Gâteau Levé
- العربية
- not translated yet
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
The Bravanese call this cake Mkate wa Khamiiri. They also know it as Ja, Teka (Eat & Smile). Yes, it will bring a smile to your face but it will also test your patience. In my opinion, this cake benefits from being cooled completely and let to rest for a few hours before eating it. Actually, I prefer to eat this cake the next day, but that is my preference.
The cake has a unique texture and it is not too sweet. The baking soda gives the cake its dark brown colour. The cake also has a natural shine that makes it look more appealing.
In Brava this cake is usually served with tea in the afternoon right after waking up from a refreshing siesta. It brings memories of my aunt’s house in Brava where this cake was baked daily for delivery to local restaurants and tea shops.
Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Method
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In Brava, the mixing of the ingredients is done by hand. When mixing by hand, add the hot milk a half cup at a time and use a wooden spoon to mix it in. Then beat the batter by hand. We used a stand mixer for convenience.
In a stand mixer, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, flour, yeast, baking soda, vanilla extract, and cardamom.
Using the paddle attachment, mix for 1 minute.
Heat the milk until it reaches the boiling point. Set the mixer to the lowest speed and gradually add the hot milk. Mix until all the milk is incorporated and the dough has a uniform consistency (about 4-5 minutes).
Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm location. Let the dough rise for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Grease two 9 inch cake pans. Bake for 45 minutes.
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using hot milk,will it not kill the yeast
If you add hot milk directly to yeast, it will definitely kill the yeast. However, the yeast is first mixed with 2 1/2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, 1 cup oil and 4 eggs. That mixture will temper the milk. In this cake, the yeast is added to give flavour to the cake. The cake gets its rise from the baking soda which is a leavening agent.
Assalamu alaykum
What consistency should the dough be before leaving it to rest? And is there any chance of you posting a video of this cake being made?
Jzkallahukheyr
Mix everything as stated in the recipe and you will get the right consistency. A video is in our plans.
Assalamou aleykoum A&L I tried the cake it was delicious and moist but I reduced the yeast to 2 teaspoons instead of 2 table spoons because I was afraid that it would to much for that amount of flour.
Thanks !
Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
The two tsp will work as a cake, but you definitely won’t get the taste and texture of the authentic Yeasted Cake. Try it next time and you will notice the difference.
Masha allah nice doolsho insha allah i will try soon.best website caadi matihiin walaalo yaal ilaah ajar haniga sii yo.what u guys are teaching us.
Thank you very much for your nice comment. God bless you.
hi i was trying to cook this but i only have baking powder not baking soda. so can i cook with the baking powder or i must have the baking soda. thanks
The baking soda is a must in this recipe, otherwise it will not brown and it will not have the desired flavour.