Kuwaiti Spiced Bundt Cake "Girs Gaily"

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Pinch of vanilla powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • A few drops of white vinegar (optional)
  • 1 ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Toasted sesame for garnish (optional)
  • 8-inch (20.3cm) round bundt cake pan

Directions:

  • Prepare the Bundt cake dish by brushing it with butter and dusting it and the sesame if using, then, set it aside.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, vanilla powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt, then set aside.
  • In a deep bowl, using a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, whisk eggs and sugar, vanilla essence, and vinegar together well for about 3-5 minutes until it’s light and airy, then add the milk and oil and continue to mix until well incorporated.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture while continuously mixing until all the flour mixture is mixed in.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt cake dish, garnish with more sesame seeds, then place in a preheated oven at 180 Celsius for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool, then carefully flip onto a serving dish and serve.
Bil Afya! Bon Appetit! 

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