Tahini Cake

Indulge in this simple dessert made with zesty lemon.

A slice of cake and a fit lifestyle are not mutually exclusive. This easy recipe from Eva Kosmas Flores, the Portland, Oregon-based author of First We Eat, contains healthy fats from coconut oil and tahini. The latter is also rich in vitamins B and C, potassium, and methionine, an essential amino acid that promotes tissue growth and repair.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease an 8-inch pan with coconut oil.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, allspice, and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the tahini, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract at medium-low speed until smooth. Add the egg and lemon zest and beat until combined.

Step 4

Add in half of the almond milk and mix at low speed until combined, then fold in half of the flour mixture and mix until nearly combined. Repeat again until a thick dough forms.

Step 5

Pour the dough into the cake pan and smooth it over with a spatula. Place the pan in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about ​40 to ​45 minutes

Step 6

Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

Step 7

To serve, dust with the powdered sugar.

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