Orange Babas (Easter Cakes)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 355°F.
2. 2
   Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
3. 3
   Beat the yolks with the sugar until the mixture achieves a mousse-like texture.
4. 4
   Add the milk and olive oil and mix well.
5. 5
   Add the flour and baking powder and mix.
6. 6
   Whisk the egg whites and add them to the dough.
7. 7
   Butter the molds, even if they are made of silicone. Fill each mold 2/3 of the way and bake for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   While they bake, prepare the syrup by heating the orange juice and honey until they boil.
9. 9
   Remove the mixture from heat and add 4 tablespoons of orange blossom water.
10. 10
    Remove the babas from their moulds and quickly soak them with the hot syrup. Cover and let rest for at least 8 hours.
11. 11
    Peel the oranges. Remove the pits from the dates and cut the dates lengthwise. Place the fruits in a bowl.
12. 12
    Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water over the fruit and toss.
13. 13
    To serve, garnish the babas with the fruit salad.