A Turkish celebration dessert with a cocoa sponge base, milk soak, and a light custard cream topping.
25 min prep 28 min cook 60 min rest
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Beat the eggs with half the sugar for 4 minutes, until pale.
Sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder into the cake batter.
Pour the batter into a greased dish and bake in a 175°C oven for 24 to 26 minutes.
Let the cake cool for 15 minutes and moisten the surface with 1 cup of milk.
Cook the remaining milk, remaining sugar, and starch in a pot for 7 minutes.
Add the butter and vanilla to the cream and whisk for 2 minutes.
Spread the cream over the lukewarm cake and sprinkle with grated coconut.
Rest the dessert in the refrigerator for 40 minutes and slice.
💡 Tip: Do not pour the cream over a hot cake; a lukewarm base keeps the cream from running and preserves clean slice lines.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Chill damat tatlisi, cut into squares, and serve with optional plain Turkish coffee.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
8
g protein
45
g carbs
13
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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