#Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

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  • Jasmine and Damask rose cake [Lily Vanilli] (page 16)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: butter; jasmine tea; caster sugar; plain flour; buttercream frosting; flowers of your choice
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  • Mini love cakes [Katherine Sabbath] (page 18)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, small; Frostings & fillings; Afternoon tea; Syrian
    • Ingredients: butter; white chocolate; honey; self-raising flour; almond meal; ground cinnamon; ground ginger; cream cheese; rose water; pink food colouring; thickened cream; pistachio nuts; Turkish Delight; figs
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  • Tahini & yoghurt bundt cake with pomegranate & rose water drizzle, pistachio dust [Jamie Oliver] (page 20)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Frostings & fillings; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Picnics & outdoors
    • Ingredients: butter; golden caster sugar; self-raising flour; natural yoghurt; tahini; eggs; lemons; oranges; pistachio nuts; pomegranates; limes; rose water; icing sugar
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  • Spiced pear cake with tahini buttercream [Rosie Birkett] (page 22)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Frostings & fillings; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Syrian
    • Ingredients: pears; Medjool dates; grated ginger; self-raising flour; rye flour; ground ginger; turmeric; nutmeg; ground cardamom; ground cinnamon; eggs; rapeseed oil; natural yoghurt; pear juice; brown sugar; double cream; egg whites; butter; tahini; vanilla bean paste; figs; rosemary; buckwheat; pear cider (alcohol-free)
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  • Tahini, honey and cinnamon baked cheesecake [Felicity Spector] (page 24)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cheesecakes; Dessert; Cooking ahead; American; Middle Eastern
    • Ingredients: digestive biscuits; speculoos biscuits; cream cheese; golden caster sugar; liquid honey; whipping cream; tahini; ground cinnamon
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  • Chickpea banana bread with dates, cinnamon and Aleppo pepper [Jasmine Hemsley] (page 26)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea; Syrian; Dairy-free; Gluten-free; Vegan
    • Ingredients: bananas; jaggery; chickpea flour; ground flax seeds; ground cinnamon; Aleppo pepper; Medjool dates; walnuts
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  • Turmeric shredded coconut cake [Lily Vanilli] (page 28)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Syrian
    • Ingredients: plain flour; caster sugar; butter; fresh turmeric; shredded coconut; buttercream icing; honey; double cream; Maldon salt; toasted flaked almonds
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  • Baked orange blossom cheesecake [Jooles O'Sullivan] (page 30)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cheesecakes; Dessert; Cooking ahead; Syrian
    • Ingredients: pumpkins; caster sugar; cooked buckwheat; fennel seeds; pine nuts; walnuts; Demerara sugar; pomegranate seeds; ground cinnamon; soft cheese; oranges; double cream; eggs; egg yolks; orange blossom water; digestive biscuits; baharat spice mix
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  • Turmeric cake with chocolate raspberry labneh (Sfouf) [Sharon Salloum] (page 32)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Dessert; Cooking ahead; Middle Eastern
    • Ingredients: fine semolina; turmeric; butter; sugar; milk; tahini; slivered almonds; sweet cooking chocolate; labneh cheese; thickened cream; raspberries
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  • Blood orange & almond cake [Deliciously Ella] (page 34)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian; Dairy-free; Gluten-free; Vegan
    • Ingredients: ground almonds; buckwheat flour; maple syrup; almond milk; blood oranges; pistachio nuts; coconut milk yoghurt; canned chickpea water
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  • Honey loaf with rose dukkah and tahini cream [Alex Hely-Hutchinson] (page 36)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Sauces for desserts; Spice / herb blends & rubs; Dessert; Middle Eastern
    • Ingredients: spelt flour; ground almonds; butter; Demerara sugar; honey; oranges; eggs; almonds; black sesame seeds; cumin seeds; coriander seeds; fennel seeds; rose water; Greek yoghurt; double cream; tahini
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  • Almond, cardamom and date cake [Jordan Bourke] (page 38)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: raw almonds; desiccated coconut; Medjool dates; coconut milk; cardamom pods; lemons; rose water; coconut flakes; dried rose petals; Greek yoghurt
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  • Lime curd and harissa drizzle cake [Pip McCormac] (page 40)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Jams, jellies & preserves; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: egg yolks; limes; ground almonds; harissa paste; honey
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  • Clementine, pistachio and pomegranate cake [Amelia Freer] (page 42)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Middle Eastern; Dairy-free; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: clementines; eggs; honey; orange blossom water; tahini; ground almonds; pistachio nuts; pomegranate seeds
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  • Pistachio, polenta and yoghurt cake [Anna Jones] (page 44)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Frostings & fillings; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: butter; Greek yoghurt; light brown sugar; pistachio nuts; polenta; oranges; orange blossom water; golden icing sugar
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  • Pear and pistachio cake [David McGuinness] (page 46)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Middle Eastern
    • Ingredients: milk; plain flour; ground pistachios; brown sugar; butter; nutmeg; vanilla beans; pistachio nuts; honey; poached pears
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  • Pistachio cake with orange blossom mascarpone icing and pistachio brittle [Alexandra Dudley] (page 48)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Frostings & fillings; Candy / sweets; Dessert; Afternoon tea; Syrian
    • Ingredients: navel oranges; almonds; pistachio nuts; eggs; caster sugar; honey; vanilla powder; mascarpone cheese; orange blossom water
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  • Clementine and pomegranate cake [Eric Lanlard]

    Clementine and pomegranate cake [Eric Lanlard] (page 50)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian; Dairy-free; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: clementines; cinnamon sticks; eggs; light muscovado sugar; gluten-free baking powder; ground almonds; pomegranates; orange blossom water; vanilla bean paste; apricot glaze
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  • Dried apricot & semolina syrup cake with pistachios [Maggie Beer] (page 52)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: butter; caster sugar; eggs; Greek yoghurt; almond meal; fine semolina; verjuice; dried apricots; honey; unsalted pistachio nuts
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  • Persian fruit cake [Martha Collison] (page 54)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Frostings & fillings; Afternoon tea; Dessert; Persian
    • Ingredients: prunes; dried figs; dried apricots; dates; candied orange peel; lemons; rose water; butter; light brown sugar; liquid honey; self-raising flour; ground almonds; caster sugar; pistachio nuts; egg whites; dried rose petals
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  • Bird's nest [Imad Alarnab] (page 58)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: kanafeh pastry; butter; pistachio nuts; sugar; lemons
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  • Pancakes with ricotta, dates & cardamom honey (Atayef) [John Whaite] (page 60)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Pancakes, waffles & crêpes; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: dates; ricotta cheese; oranges; sunflower oil; liquid honey; cardamom pods; pistachio nuts
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  • Doughnuts with saffron custard and candied pistachios [Michael James] (page 62)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Sauces for desserts; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: baker's flour; caster sugar; lemons; fresh yeast; lemon oil; vegetable oil; ground cinnamon; milk; saffron; egg yolks; green pistachio nuts
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  • Pistachio butter and jam babka [Joel Braham] (page 66)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Dips, spreads & salsas; Afternoon tea; Jewish; Syrian
    • Ingredients: caster sugar; honey; strong flour; fresh yeast; butter; ground cinnamon; Maldon salt; cherry jam; sumac; cherries; rose petals; green pistachio nuts; purple pistachio nuts
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  • Baharat doughnuts AKA pillows of joy [Justin Gellatly] (page 68)

    from #Bake for Syria Recipe Book #Bake for Syria Recipe Book by Lily Vanilli and Clerkenwell Boy and Serena Guen

    • Categories: Candy / sweets; Fried doughs; Sauces for desserts; Dessert; Syrian
    • Ingredients: strong white flour; caster sugar; fresh yeast; eggs; lemons; oranges; baharat spice mix; butter; sunflower oil; honey; liquid glucose; rose petals; toasted sesame seeds; milk; cocoa powder; egg yolks; plain flour; dark chocolate; double cream; green pistachio nuts
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Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Jasmine and Damask rose cake [Lily Vanilli]

    • e_hothersall on May 08, 2021

      The recipe doesn’t state a temperature but I used 180•C in a fan oven and it went fine. Instead of a buttercream I made a simple icing with some rose jam and rose water, and some strawberry jam in the middle. Very tasty though not as pretty as the original!

  • Clementine, pistachio and pomegranate cake [Amelia Freer]

    • Jane on February 06, 2020

      I'm not sure about this cake. It was a perfectly nice cake and looked pretty with the pistachio and pomegranate sprinkles. But I'm a huge fan of Claudia Roden's Almond orange cake and I'm not sure the addition of tahini, nuts and pomegranates in this recipe is an improvement on that cake. But the friends I made it for all loved it so maybe it's just my preference for a simpler cake.

  • Tahini and cardamom buns [Claire Ptak]

    • dprostrollo on September 28, 2018

      The cardamom was very overpowering. The texture and bake of the bun was great, but next time I might omit cardamom entirely from the sugar mix.

  • Spiced lamb pies [Eric Lanlard]

    • e_ballad on July 26, 2018

      An easy & tasty midweek meal, that could be made very quickly if the filling was prepped in advance. I’d consider mixing in the mint just before adding the pastry lid, as cooking it with the filling made it barely appreciable.

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  • ISBN 10 1527221962
  • ISBN 13 9781527221963
  • Published Jun 05 2018
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 232
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States
  • Publisher SUITCASE Media International

Publishers Text

In a world where it's often hard to see the wood for the trees, it can be difficult to know which issues and stories to prioritise. The #CookForSyria movement has made it easy for people to get involved and for the public to offer support. It s an honour to be a part of it. - Jamie Oliver

As one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time, the Syrian crisis is one that is impossible to ignore. We are privileged to have the opportunity, no matter how small, to do something to help. - Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh

It s just an incredible project. I love how it brings people together, uniting them through a love of food and creating an awareness of such an important issue. - Deliciously Ella

#BakeForSyria started by baker Lily Vanilli is the latest iteration of #CookForSyria the supper-club that became a global movement. This book follows the best-selling recipe book #CookForSyria which can also be purchased on Amazon.

It contains:
  • Traditional dessert recipes donated by Syrian families - passed down from generations.
  • Syrian-inspired recipes lovingly donated by celebrity chefs, Great British Bake Off alumni and award winning cookbook authors.
  • Stunning photography, artwork and design - all 100% donated.

If you LOVE Middle Eastern cooking, this recipe book is perfect for you.

Contributors include:
  • Anna Jones, Bill Granger, Dalia Dogmoch, Deliciously Ella, Dominique Ansel, Helen Goh, Imad Alarnab, Jamie Oliver, Jasmine Hemsley, Jordan Bourke, Lily Vanilli, Maggie Beer, Melissa Hemsley, Paul A Young, Rachel Khoo, Thomasina Miers, Yottam Ottolenghi ...and many more!

Not for Profit...
  • All profits from the sale of #CookForSyria the recipe book will be donated to charity - in aid of UNICEF's Children of Syria Appeal (Unicef UK registered charity 10726212 England and Wales and SC043677 Scotland).

About #BakeForSyria...
  • Started by Lily Vanilli as an offshoot of the award-winning #CookForSyria campaign founded by Clerkenwell Boy (Winner "Best Instagram Feed for Food Lovers") and Serena Guen (founder of Suitcase Magazine and Unicef UK's ambassador for Next Generation London).
  • #BakeForSyria first event took place in the famous Columbia Road London and has since capture the minds of school children, professionals and chefs all over the world Leveraging the power of social media, top chefs, cookbook authors and families with links to Syria were encouraged to get involved by sharing their favourite recipes online with a #CookForSyria inspired twist so that anyone could host their own charity supper club at home, bake sale or just learn about the amazing cuisine and culture of Syria.
  • As Syrian and Middle Eastern inspired recipes flooded in, it made sense to share these beyond social media and in the form of a beautiful not for profit recipe book.

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