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This cake has an incredibly moist sponge soaked in syrup and gently spiced with cinnamon. It\u2019s layered with a blend of pecans and pistachios, making it sticky, nutty, and seriously delicious! It combines all the flavors you love from baklava into an easy-to-make cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cake features an incredibly moist syrup-soaked sponge gently spiced with cinnamon and layered with a blend of pecans and pistachios. It’s sticky, moist, nutty, and seriously delicious, capturing all the flavors you love from baklava in an easy-to-make cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vegan Baklava Cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Baklava Cake<\/strong> features a syrup-soaked sponge gently spiced with cinnamon, layered with a blend of pecans and pistachios. It’s sticky, moist, nutty, and incredibly delicious, perfect for any occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baklava Cake<\/h2>\n\t\t

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Sugar Syrup:<\/h4>
  • 1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>
  • 1 cup water<\/li>
  • \u00bc cup agave syrup or maple syrup<\/li>
  • 4 whole cloves<\/li>
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice<\/li><\/ul>

    Cake:<\/h4>
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>
    • 1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>
    • 1 cup plant-based yogurt (soy or coconut)<\/li>
    • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)<\/li>
    • \u00bd cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil<\/li>
    • 2 tsp baking powder<\/li>
    • 1 tsp baking soda<\/li>
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon<\/li>
    • \u00bd tsp ground nutmeg<\/li>
    • \u00bd tsp salt<\/li>
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>

      Nut Filling:<\/h4>
      • 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)<\/li>
      • 1 cup pistachios (finely chopped)<\/li>
      • \u00bd cup light brown sugar<\/li>
      • 2 tsp ground cinnamon<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t
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        Prepare the Sugar Syrup:<\/h4>
        1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.<\/li>
        2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.<\/li>
        3. Add the agave syrup or maple syrup and whole cloves.<\/li>
        4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.<\/li>
        5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.<\/li>
        6. Let the syrup cool to room temperature. Remove the cloves before using.<\/li><\/ol>

          Prepare the Cake:<\/h4>
          1. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>
          2. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.<\/li>
          3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.<\/li>
          4. In another bowl, mix the plant-based yogurt, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.<\/li>
          5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.<\/li><\/ol>

            Prepare the Nut Filling:<\/h4>
            1. In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, pistachios, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.<\/li><\/ol>

              Assemble the Cake:<\/h4>
              1. Divide half of the cake batter between the two prepared pans and spread it evenly.<\/li>
              2. Sprinkle the nut filling evenly over the batter in both pans.<\/li>
              3. Pour the remaining batter over the nut filling in both pans, spreading it evenly to cover the nuts.<\/li><\/ol>

                Bake the Cake:<\/h4>
                1. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>
                2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li><\/ol>

                  Soak the Cake:<\/h4>
                  1. Once the cakes are cooled, poke holes all over the top of each layer with a skewer or fork.<\/li>
                  2. Pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the cakes, allowing it to soak in.<\/li><\/ol>

                    Serve:<\/h4>
                    1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.<\/li>
                    2. Spread a thin layer of any remaining nut filling or additional crushed nuts on top of the first layer (optional).<\/li>
                    3. Place the second cake layer on top.<\/li>
                    4. Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the moist, nutty, and spiced flavors of this baklava-inspired treat!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t
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