Lamb Cake

Tariq Al-ShammariChef

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of powdered milk
  3 tablespoons
• 3 eggs
  3 pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
  1.5 teaspoons
• 1 1/2 cups of white flour
  1.5 cups
• 3/4 cup of sugar
  0.8 cups
• 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
  0.8 teaspoons
• A pinch of salt
  1 pinch
• 184 grams of unsalted softened butter
  184 grams
• 2 tablespoons of grated lemon zest
  2 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons of poppy seeds
  3 tablespoons
• 5 tablespoons of syrup sugar
  5 tablespoons
• 60 grams of lemon juice
  60 grams

Steps

1. 1

   Grease the pan and dust with flour; preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

   Required Tools:

   Cake Pan

   Oven

   5 min
2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla, and milk.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   5 min
3. 3

   Mix the dry ingredients on low speed using the blender; add the poppy seeds and lemon zest. Then add the butter and half of the egg mixture.

   Required Tools:

   Blender

   5 min
4. 4

   Mix on medium speed until the dry ingredients are moistened; increase the speed and beat the mixture for one minute.

   Required Tools:

   Blender

   5 min
5. 5

   Scrape the sides, add the remaining egg mixture in two batches, and beat for 20 seconds each time.

   Required Tools:

   Blender

   5 min
6. 6

   Pour the mixture into the lamb mold (the half mold that includes the shape of the lamb's head) until the mold and ears are filled. Insert a wooden stick into the ears and press down slightly; this will prevent the ears from falling after baking.

   Required Tools:

   Cake Pan

   5 min
7. 7

   Seal the mold tightly and bake in the hot oven for 45 minutes. Remove the mold and pour the syrup over the cake, making small holes to help the cake absorb it better.

   Required Tools:

   Oven

   45 min
8. 8

   To frost the lamb: In a pot, melt 17 grams of whipped cream; when steam starts to rise from the cream, add 450 grams of vanilla or white chocolate dessert. Turn off the heat and stir the mixture until it cools. Place the lamb on a tray and gently pour the cream over it. Repeat the step as desired, pouring another layer of cream again after the first one dries.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   10 min
9. 9

   To prepare the syrup: Mix the ingredients and heat until the sugar dissolves.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   5 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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