Sri Lankan women won the hearts of Portuguese men with a sweet, delicious and highly addictive with intoxicating fragrances giving us the renowned Love Cake.
Sri Lankan love cake, gooey and moist in the middle with a crusty top
Sri Lankan women won the hearts of Portuguese men with a sweet, delicious and highly addictive with intoxicating fragrances giving us the renowned Love Cake.
Sri Lankan Coconut Cake or as we call it Pol cake/පොල් කේක් is a delicious sweet treat that is made with fresh coconut, treacle, dates, and some cashews. It's so easy to make with no beating of whisking or any machines. The cake always turns out so moist and delicious and it's the perfect cake to serve with tea or coffee. You'll see a long list of ingredients and steps but that's because I've broken it down to very small steps so it's easier to understand. Trust me this recipe is fool-proof <3
Watalappan is Sri Lanka’s most famous dessert and one of its best dishes. Here’s everything you need to know, how it’s made, and where to try it in Colombo.
Buttery yeast bread cake
I usually bake the Sri Lankan version of Christmas cake for Christmas. However, last year, I didn't get to make one and decided to bake my popular love cake instead. I wanted to write about it after a friend emailed me asking me for my recipe. Love cake If you are not Sri Lankan, you may wonder about why love cake is special. Sometime ago, I came across a love cake in the local health food shop and out of curiosity bought one. The $6 piece of "love cake" baked in a tiny oval shaped mould looked pretty attractive but it was not anything like what we Lankans call love cake. Our version is a delicate and very sweet and rich concoction made out of roasted semolina, butter, finely chopped cashew nuts and flavoured with spices, lemon rind, honey and rose water. There are several versions of Love Cake given in recipe books. The Sri Lankan version of the Joy of Cooking, the Daily News Cookbook has two version and my mother used to make one of them. I have adapted this recipe but add my own flavours by adding a handful of finely chopped winter melon preserve (or puhul dosi) and use nutmeg and cinnamon as well as finely grated lemon rind. I have used the love cake recipes by Chamaine Solomons and Peter Kuruwita which are both delicious. I like the way Kuruwita bakes his in tiny friand moulds and was going to make mine in them but since I couldn't find my friand tin which is hidden away somewhere so I made two small cakes and will cut them into tiny squares. Peter Kuruwita's love cake baked in friand moulds Love cake is a typical example of the fusion of the diversity that is Sri Lanka. It is a Eurasian recipe made mostly by the Burgher community who are descendents of the Dutch and Portuguese. The use of semolina instead of flour could be from the Middle East while the use of honey and rose water definitely has links to the Arab world. The spices used, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg have roots in the island which was famous for spices even centuries ago. Possibly the original recipe used almonds but the local version uses cashews but many recipes use almond essence as well as rose essence possibly as a substitution for using ground almonds. A Dutch cake which we call Dutch fingers has a very similar texture to our Love Cake and is sold in New Zealand and Australia but does not contain any spices and uses ground almonds. Here is my modified recipe for making my version of Love Cake. 250 gms cashews chopped fine 250 gms roasted semolina 125 gms butter, softened 400 gms soft sugar 10 egg yolks and 6 egg whites a pinch of salt grated rind of 1 medium lemon or lime 50 ml honey 50 ml food quality rose water or half a tsp of rose essence half tsp each of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon, ground finely 100 gms of preserved melon - can be obtained from Sri Lankan groceries) - this is optional but adds a lovely texture and taste Method:' Line a 18 square cake pan. Roast the semolina till lightly golden but don't allow it to brown. Cool and mix in with the butter and set aside.. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar till light in colour. Add the semolina and butter mixture and combine well. Stir in the cashew, chopped melon, rind and spices. Stir the honey and rose water. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt till light and fluffy but not stiff. Fold into the mixture lightly. Pour into prepared cake tin and bake in a preheated 160 deg C oven for 50 -60 mts. Do not let the top brown. Cool in tin for 10 mts and then on a wire rack. Store in airtight container for about 2 weeks. Enjoy
Try my easy fool-proof recipe to make delicious Sri Lankan Fish Buns. A soft fluffy bun filled with a spicy potato and mackerel filling. Best for a savory breakfast or as a snack or to serve with tea.
Sri Lankan women won the hearts of Portuguese men with a sweet, delicious and highly addictive with intoxicating fragrances giving us the renowned Love Cake.
Get ready to fall head over heels with this Sri Lankan Love Cake recipe! Imagine biting into a moist, fragrant slice filled with the crunch of cashews, the warmth of spices like cardamom and cinnamon, and the sweet whispers of honey and rose water. This isn't just any cake; it's a love letter to Sri Lanka's rich culinary history, wrapped up in the cozy comfort of semolina. Perfect for anyone eager to sprinkle a little adventure into their baking, I've got you covered with easy-to-follow measurements in cups and grams. So, let's whip up some magic and bring a piece of Sri Lankan joy right into your kitchen. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
I’ve been using Charmaine Solomon Sri Lankan Christmas cake recipe for at least 25 years.
An essential avurudu sweet to make, this Sri Lankan date cake is a delicious Sri Lankan food that is sure to impress your guests
As we prep for Christmas day, I wanted to share my mom's Breudher Cake recipe (I painstakingly typed it up from her scribbles). Breudher is a yeasty cake that many Sri Lankan 'Burghers' make during the holiday season.
Ingredients 400 grams potatoes - boiled and peeled 400 grams tuna (canned or fresh) 2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 sprigs curry leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 3 green chillies, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 of a lime, juiced For the breading and frying 1 egg 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoon milk 2 cups fine bread crumbs Vegetable oil to deep fry
Watalappan is a very popular traditional Sri Lankan coconut custard dessert typically served on special occasions and celebrations.
Ribbon cake sandwiched with brownie
Sri Lankan coconut pancakes are a delicious breakfast/tea time snack made with spiced sweet coconut filling wrapped in a thin crepe. One of my childhood favorites. And they're very very easy to make.
This traditional Sri Lankan recipe for Bibikkan is bound to leave you wanting more. Sweet and spicy, this coconut cake is a local favourite.
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How to make Kiribath, a traditional breakfast dish made with coconut milk and rice. We serve this delicious, filling milk rice dish on special occasion, beginning of the year and month.
Moist Sri Lankan rich cake served as Christmas cake
Try my easy fool-proof recipe to make delicious Sri Lankan Fish Buns. A soft fluffy bun filled with a spicy potato and mackerel filling. Best for a savory breakfast or as a snack or to serve with tea.
Try my easy fool-proof recipe to make delicious Sri Lankan Fish Buns. A soft fluffy bun filled with a spicy potato and mackerel filling. Best for a savory breakfast or as a snack or to serve with tea.
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Sri Lankan love cake, gooey and moist in the middle with a crusty top
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Spread the love 'round as you offer everyone a piece of this deliciously sweet, spicy cake. Traditionally baked for birthdays and celebrations, this nutty, slightly spiced cake is always made with love in Sri Lanka.
Vegetable (Elawalu) Roti is a must-try Sri Lankan snack/street food. Contains potoato, carrot & leeks seasoned with Ralahami Mild Curry Powder and Black Pepper.
Vanilla cake
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A legacy from the Portuguese, this cake is a combination of exotic dried fruit, nuts, and fragrant spices.
