Jam-Filled Mbrousheh Cake, Hajar Al-Qalaa

A jam-filled mbrousheh, one of the most delicious desserts and loved for its simplicity. It is also called Hajar Al-Qalaa — but why, I wonder? You can use your favorite type of jam.

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Dough

3 cups flour1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, equal to 100 g1/2 cup oil2 eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup regular sugarLemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla1 heaping teaspoon baking powderA pinch of saltJam of any kind, about 1 1/2 cups or to taste (apricot jam was used in this recipe)

Step 1

Beat the butter and oil with an electric mixer

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