The secret to a soft and decadent milk cake is a sweet milk soak. Topped with a sweet milk cream finish, this cake is truly irresistible. This recipe is a Middle Eastern take on the classic milk cake – a recipe that is common in many cultures, each with its own unique touch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The secret to a soft and decadent milk cake is a sweet milk soak. Topped with a sweet milk cream finish, this cake is truly irresistible. This recipe is a Middle Eastern take on the classic milk cake – a recipe that is common in many cultures, each with its own unique touch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","rpr_recipe_ingredients":[{"sort":"1","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 cup all purpose flour","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"a6eff97b2","ingredient_id":"754"},{"sort":"2","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"\u00bd tsp salt","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"e7cf1d667","ingredient_id":"173"},{"sort":"3","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"\u00be tsp baking powder","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"f07e1488f","ingredient_id":"865"},{"sort":"4","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"\u00bd tsp saffron threads (or 1\/8 tsp ground turmeric)","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"dfe5d7732","ingredient_id":"866"},{"sort":"5","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 eggs, separated","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"42150d8b2","ingredient_id":"867"},{"sort":"6","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 tsp vanilla","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"dbb0bc903","ingredient_id":"288"},{"sort":"7","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"\u00bc cup Ontario butter","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"432398044","ingredient_id":"227"},{"sort":"8","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"\u00be cup sugar","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"af8b1aaa6","ingredient_id":"868"},{"sort":"9","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"2 tbsp pistachios, crushed (optional)","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"ef585f01e","ingredient_id":"869"},{"sort":"10","grouptitle":"FOR THE MILK SOAK:","key":"bd9adc47b"},{"sort":"11","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 can Ontario evaporated milk","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"5528b7786","ingredient_id":"791"},{"sort":"12","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 can Ontario condensed milk","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"d7b22cfee","ingredient_id":"792"},{"sort":"13","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"2 cups heavy cream","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"fd73e3707","ingredient_id":"870"},{"sort":"14","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 tbsp soaked saffron threads (or 1\/4 tsp ground turmeric)","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"0b3e4a665","ingredient_id":"871"},{"sort":"15","grouptitle":"FOR THE TOPPING:","key":"c985430eb"},{"sort":"16","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1\u00bd cups Ontario milk","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"5d922ba48","ingredient_id":"872"},{"sort":"17","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1\u00bd cups Ontario heavy cream","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"c47ad6b8a","ingredient_id":"873"},{"sort":"18","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"5 tbsp cornstarch","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"4d6864e67","ingredient_id":"874"},{"sort":"19","amount":"","unit":"","ingredient":"1 tbsp sugar","notes":"","link":"","target":"","key":"d7c8cb77d","ingredient_id":"875"}],"rpr_recipe_instructions":[{"sort":"1","description":"Preheat the oven to 350\u02daF. Grease a round baking pan and set aside.","image":"","key":"b7e4becc5"},{"sort":"2","description":"If using ground turmeric, skip Step 2. In a small bowl, add saffron threads followed by 2 tbsp hot water to bloom.","image":"","key":"d0e3d6828"},{"sort":"3","description":"In a large bowl add Ontario butter, sugar and whisk until creamy. Add eggs individually and whisk to combine. Follow with vanilla and whisk.","image":"","key":"87c950d17"},{"sort":"4","description":"Add flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk until fully incorporated.","image":"","key":"6ab623b1c"},{"sort":"5","description":"Once a batter forms, pour into the baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Once ready, let cool.","image":"","key":"41322b9f1"},{"sort":"6","description":"Meanwhile, In a large bowl combine all the milk soak ingredients and set aside.","image":"","key":"9dc4fcc5b"},{"sort":"7","description":"In a large saucepan add all the topping ingredients together and bring to a boil. Whisk vigorously until it thickens and has a pudding-like consistency. 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