How to Make Najla's Ghee Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of a freshly baked cake wafting through the kitchen, and when it comes to homemade cakes, Najla's Ghee Cake is a true standout. This delightful recipe has been passed down through generations, and has become a beloved staple in many households.

What sets Najla's Ghee Cake apart from traditional cakes is the use of ghee, a form of clarified butter that adds a rich and nutty flavor to the cake. The ghee gives the cake a moist and tender crumb, making it...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 3 ½ tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 8-inch cakes

  • Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  • Beat sugar and 3/4 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add flour; mix until incorporated.
  • Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; add to the flour mixture and mix well. Add milk and baking powder; stir. Mix in lemon juice.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    328 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg