Tahinopita
Dive into the rich, nutty flavors of Mediterranean baking with Tahinopita, a traditional Greek sesame cake that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This easy-to-make, dairy-free dessert combines the creamy, earthy taste of tahini with the bright citrus notes of fresh orange juice and zest, creating a moist and fragrant treat. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and studded with sweet raisins, every bite is bursting with comforting flavor. Topped with crunchy sesame seeds for a delightful texture, this cake is perfect for pairing with coffee or tea. Ready in under an hour, this one-bowl wonder is a simple yet elegant dessert that will impress your guests or elevate your afternoon snack. Ideal for those seeking vegan or plant-based baked goods, Tahinopita is a must-try recipe that combines tradition and taste effortlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams tahini
- 200 milliliters fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams raisins
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Add the granulated sugar to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the raisins evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the tahinopita from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1949 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 8930.2 mg | 49612% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
