Sugee Cake - Sugee cake , also known as Semolina cake is one cake, that you either like it or you don't. It is a Eurasian heritage cake and most , if not all Eurasian homes will bake this during Christmas. Nonya homes will also bake this cake as well. Many of the recipes for this cake are close -guarded secrets that are pass from generation to generation. It is a rather finicky cake and not easy to get it right. It is a rather dense cake because of the semolina and is rich in flavour because of the copious amount of eggs and butter. For special occasion, this cake is covered with Marzipan (almond paste).
The above is the traditional sugee cake with loads of eggs and butter.
I have also baked a healthier version with less eggs , butter and sugar and the cake is much lighter. [so that my diabetic father can eat] . I'm sure matriach of traditional sugee cake will not approve of the healthier version!!
Nevertheless, there are 2 versions to choose from. With more people being more conscious of cholesterol and all, the healthier version is able to hold its own following as well.
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