With all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert.
This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise.
We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Add aniseed and boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
Strain 1 cup of the aniseed water.
(Discard the seeds and any remaining water.)
Put flour in a large bowl.
Drizzle with oil and stir to combine.
Add the aniseed water, molasses, baking powder and salt and mix until smooth.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour before cutting into 16 pieces.
Tips
To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tip: Carob Molasses: Dark and viscous like regular molasses, carob molasses has coffee and cocoa undertones.
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