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Mchewcha (syrup-soaked sponge cake)

Arabic name المشوشة

Mchewcha (syrup-soaked sponge cake)

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Ingredients (7)

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Method

  1. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until doubled in volume, then add the oil.

  2. Gradually add the flour and baking powder to make a soft, spongy batter.

  3. Shape into pieces, or bake in a tin and cut after baking.

  4. Dip the pieces, still hot, in the cold syrup.