Cashew namoura using a Thermomix
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Cashew namoura is a delightful Middle Eastern dessert that marries the nutty richness of cashews with the sweet, floral notes of orange blossom water, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. This cake, originating from the Levant region, is often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, where it’s customary to serve it in diamond-shaped pieces, each adorned with a whole cashew nut like a crown jewel. Fun fact: namoura is traditionally made with semolina, which gives it a unique texture that’s both moist and slightly crumbly, making it the perfect companion for a cup of tea or coffee. So, whether you’re looking to impress your guests or simply indulge your sweet tooth, this cashew namoura recipe is sure to steal the show!
Ingredients
- 100 g Cashew nut
- 400 g Granulated sugar
- 250 g Natural yogurt
- 100 g Sunflower oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 250 g Fine semolina
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Flour
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Baking powder
- 150 g Orange juice
- 3 Tablespoon(s) Orange blossom water
- 250 g Water
- 40 Cashew nuts
Steps
- Preheat the oven at 200°C.
- Add 100 g of cashew nut in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 6sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Setaside a preparation content.
- Add 150 g of granulated sugar, 250 g of natural yogurt, 100 g of sunflower oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 40sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 250 g of fine semolina, 2 tablespoon(s) of flour, 1 tablespoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Next, add the crushed cashews and mix well.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 150 g of orange juice, 3 tablespoon(s) of orange blossom water, 250 g of granulated sugar, 250 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 17:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Take the cake out of the oven and pour the syrup over it.
- Lightly oil a knife and cut the dough into rectangles or diamonds of the same size.
- Add 40 cashew nuts on a Preparation name.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
