Ancient Sweet With Honey Recipe

Unearth the flavors of ancient Greece with this irresistible honey cake, adapted from a treasured recipe in 'Taste' magazine. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a food processor to simplify nut and seed preparation, resulting in a deliciously moist and nutty cake perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this historical culinary delight!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 2356.5 kcal
Protein 137g
Rating 3.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ancient Sweet With Honey

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How to Make Ancient Sweet With Honey

  1. Grind 1/2 cup sesame seeds using a food processor until finely ground.
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle evenly with the ground sesame seeds.
  3. Crush 1 cup almonds and 1/2 cup walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped but not completely pulverized.
  4. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  5. In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 1/2 cup honey until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, the crushed nuts, the remaining ground sesame seeds (if any), and a pinch of salt, beating constantly until just combined. (Optional: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for extra warmth).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes. For the first 10 minutes, leave the oven door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
  8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, cover with a clean kitchen towel to retain moisture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

516g

Fat

68g

Carbs

102g