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Vegan Walnut Cake with Tahini

vegan cake slice with walnuts

An easy, fasting-friendly cake with walnuts. The tahini gives the cake a rich texture and a distinctive flavour. Enjoy!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 290 kcal per serving
Best Season: Spring, Winter
Ingredients
    For a 20cm round cake tin (8 servings)
  • 150 g tahini
  • 175 g water (in room temperature)
  • 200 g icing sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 200 g cake flour (soft)
  • 20 g baking powder
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (ground)
  • 150 g walnuts (coarsely chopped in a food processor)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 30 g granulated sugar (approx. for the tin)
  • vegetable oil (for the tin)
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a deep bowl, mix the tahini, water, and icing sugar thoroughly with a spoon.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, mix the cocoa, flour, and baking powder.

  3. 3

    Gradually add the flour mix to the tahini and sugar mix. Continue stirring until a smooth, runny batter forms.

  4. 4

    Finally, add the salt, cinnamon, and 125 g of walnuts, stirring to combine.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (static). Grease a 20-cm springform tin and sprinkle with granulated sugar. 

  6. 6

    Fill the tin with the mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining coarsely chopped walnuts.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30 minutes. Lower the temperature to 170°C and continue baking for another 20–30 minutes.

    Test by inserting a knife or skewer into the center of the cake. If the blade does not come out clean, continue baking for a little longer.
  8. 8

    Allow the cake to cool. Serve in slices. 

Notes
Read it online: https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/vegan-walnut-cake-with-tahini/

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