🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in raisins or nuts if using.
🔹 Step 2: Bake the Cakes
- Grease muffin tins or small molds.
- Fill each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove and let cool slightly.
🔹 Step 3: Make the Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add vanilla and chosen flavoring.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes, then remove from heat.
🔹 Step 4: Soak & Serve
- Place warm cakes into a deep serving bowl.
- Pour hot syrup over them until partially submerged.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes so they absorb the syrup.
- Serve warm with extra syrup in the bowl (just like in your image).
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Cakes should be soft, not dry — they absorb syrup better
- Don’t oversoak; they should hold shape
- Even better the next day after resting in syrup
🍽️ How They’re Traditionally Enjoyed
- With black tea or coffee
- With a light dessert wine or liqueur
- As a comforting evening sweet
😍 Result
Golden, tender crumbs floating in fragrant syrup — rustic, comforting, and timeless.
