Poteca Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 3 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FILLING:
• 2 cups ground walnuts
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• Confectioners' sugar, optional