Yandi's Kitchen

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SHAWARMA RECIPE

DESCRIPTION

•Shawarma is usually made with chicken, but you can substitute this with beef, depending on your taste.
•Shawarma is named after the meat that is used to making it, that is why most shawarma are named as chicken shawarma, because chicken is usually used in making it.
•We have various types of shawarma, such as beef, chicken and fish shawarma and each shawarma has its own unique taste.

MAIN SHAWARMA INGREDIENTS

SHAWARMA WRAP (BREAD) OF CHOICE
🔹Tortilla wrap
🔹Pita bread
🔹Naan bread
🔹Lebanese bread

SHAWARMA PROTEIN/MEAT
🔸Boneless/skinless Chicken (thighs or breasts)
🔸Hot dogs/sausages (1 or 2 for each shawarma)

SHAWARMA MARINADE INGREDIENTS
🔸Curry powder 1 tbn
🔸Dried Thyme 1 tbn
🔸Ginger powder 1 tbn
🔸Garlic powder 1 tbn
🔸Chilli pepper 1 tbn
🔸Chicken flavour 2 tbns
🔸Minced Onions 2 tbns
🔸Stock cube 2 -3
🔸Salt to taste
🔸Olive oil or any vegetable oil of choice 3 tbns

SHAWARMA VEGETABLES OF CHOICE
🔸Bell pepper 1 sliced
🔸Carrot 1 grated
🔸 Onion

Happy Wednesday 😉😉😍

10/02/2026

🍫 Caramel and Walnut Chocolate Cake

(Serves 8–10 | 2 × 8-inch layers)

🧁 Chocolate Cake

Ingredients
• 200 g flour
• 70 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 300 g powdered sugar
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 240 ml buttermilk
• 120 ml vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 240 ml hot water

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
4. Slowly pour in the hot water and mix well (the batter will be thin).
5. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely before assembling.

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🍯 Caramel Molasses Filling

Ingredients
• 200 g powdered sugar
• 100 g unsalted butter
• 120 ml cream
• 150 g roasted and chopped molasses
• A pinch of sea salt

Instructions
1. Heat the sugar in a saucepan over low heat until it melts and turns amber.
2. Remove from heat and carefully add the butter, stirring well.
3. Add the cream and salt. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the chopped walnuts.
5. Allow to cool slightly until thickened.

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🎂 Assembly
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread half of the caramelized walnut filling on top.
3. Add the second cake layer.
4. Pour the remaining caramel sauce on top.
5. Press the chopped walnuts into the edges.
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Use eggs and buttermilk at room temperature.
✔ For a richer flavor, lightly toast the walnuts.
✔ Allow the caramel to cool slightly before spreading (this prevents it from running).
✔ For extra elegance: drizzle melted chocolate on top.