Nevzine Dessert (Turkish Tahini Molasses Cake)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Add the milk, tahini, vegetable oil, vinegar, baking powder, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
2. Add the flour gradually, mixing as you go, until a soft dough forms. Use only as much flour as needed to reach a dough that is easy to spread without becoming dry.
3. Add the walnuts to the dough and mix gently until they are evenly distributed throughout.
4. Transfer the dough to a greased baking dish and press it into an even layer. Smooth the surface, then create shallow lines or ridges with a fork if desired.
5. Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the surface of the prepared dough.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until the dessert is set and evenly golden on top.
7. Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the molasses and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.
8. Cut the baked dessert into portions, then slowly pour the warm syrup over the surface so it can soak evenly into every piece.
9. Leave the nevzine to rest until the syrup has been absorbed and the texture becomes soft and moist.
10. Top the individual portions with ground pistachios and serve after the dessert has had time to rest.