Ingredients
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- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Layer the phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with the butter mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts in between layers if desired.
- Continue layering until all dough is used.
- Drizzle the remaining butter mixture on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it from drying out.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and served later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg