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
21.1g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
77.2mg
Sodium
3.4g
Saturated 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.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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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