Who’s here with me with all dessert week? I will post special traditional desserts with you guys. So, today I’m with Romanian special desserts. I’m so excited about my apple cake. Anyways, for a dessert hunter like me, these are nothing.
I will post more free recipes, yet taking some time for choosing. Even my little daughter is helping me in the kitchen. She is pretty much excited too. Well, I have a request. If you prepare your dishes with my recipes, send me a picture of them.
Anyways, let’s start Romanian cake recipes, learn them fast-fast and make them at home.
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Romanian Apple Cake Recipe:
Simply, I just love Romanian apple-flavored cake. Believe it or not, when I was young, I literally cried for apple cake every day. My mum inspired me then to become a chef.
And, yeah! I have become one. I think, all of you who are interested in baking, love apple cakes. The extraordinary flavor makes the cake juicy and savory, and perfect spongy. Among all apple cake recipes, I would prefer the Romanian one.
Cause, it tastes really good that I have to admit, this is so far the best recipe for apple cake. Enough talking! Let’s learn the recipe for Romanian dessert.
Ingredients we Need:
- 5 large apples, finely peeled and cored
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups of white sugar
- ¾ cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour or self-rising flour
- ¾ cup of chopped walnuts
Instructions Step by Step:
Step 1:
First of all, you need to set the
Step 2:
Now grease the baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3:
Also, flour the 9*13inch pan finely.
Step 4:
Cut the apples into 1-inch thin wedges, setting aside.
Step 5:
Take a large glass bowl. Add 3 eggs and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar. Whisk together with an electric beater until completely melted and fluffy.
Step 6:
In another bowl, add 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp of vanilla extract, 3/4 cups of vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.
Step 7:
Now stir all the items in the self-rising flour.
Step 8:
Now, fold them in the sliced apples and 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts.
Step 9:
Now, pour the batter into the prepared greased pan.
Step 10:
Now continue baking in the preheated
Step 11:
Remove from the
Serve it as per your choice. Don’t consume too hot, that will burn you. The mouth-watering aroma of apple cake will be enough to finish it within a minute.
Romanian Papanasi Recipe:
Among the traditional Romanian desserts, this is one of my favorites. When I crave cheeses, I always prepare this. So, thinking of sharing this recipe with you guys. Finally made it! Let’s jump to the recipe.
Ingredients we Need:
- 200 g of feta cheese, If you have cow’s cheese, that will be best.
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp of bicarbonate of the soda
- Lemon zest, one
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- 2 cups of vegetable oil, or more for frying
- Sour cream
- 3 tbsp of jam
Instructions Step by Step:
Step 1:
First of all, you need to grate 200 g of feta cheese finely, and place it in a large whisk-proof bowl.
Step 2:
Now, add up the egg, ½ cup of sugar, lemon zest, and ½ cup of bicarbonate of soda. Mix them finely.
Step 3:
Now, add up 1 cup of all-purpose flour and knead them until you make a perfect dough. The dough should be slightly sticky and it can be mold finely.
Step 4:
Shape the dough into a ball.
Step 5: Leave the dough to sit for at least 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 6:
After that, divide the dough into 4 smaller pieces, shaping them into 4 small balls.
Step 7:
Now, divide each ball into 2. Cause, we will be needed about 3 to 4 of that dough for the main doughnut. Also, 4 small balls will go on the top.
Step 8:
Take a large frying pan and heat the oil.
Step 9:
Place one doughnut and one small ball, cooking for 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Step 10:
Removing from the heat with a spatula, transfer the doughnut and balls to a shallow plate. Line the plate with a kitchen towel so that it can absorb the extra oil and moisture.
Step 11:
Repeat the same procedure with the remaining doughnuts and balls.
Serve the Romanian pastries with jam and sour cream on the top.
Conclusion:
Do try both of the Romanian dessert recipes. I bet you won’t regret it. Also, the crusty but tender inside flavor of Romanian cake and papanasi is absolutely toothsome. Stay connected and let us know about your experience.
