Baghlava-ye Kermani

Base

Ingredients

2 cups semolina
1 cup coconut
1 cup full-cream milk powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup oil
1 tab baking powder (optional)

Method

pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees
mix dry ingredients
add the wet ingredients
bake the mixture for about 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees
cut it when it's hot
pour the syrup on the cake while it's warm and let it cool before serving

Syrup

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Pinch of Saffron (brewed in 1/4 cup hot water)
2-3 tbs Rose water

Method

Boil water and sugar for about 5-10 minutes or until the mixture reduces and starts to bubble. Add the saffron solution and rose water.