Description
A delightful Byzantine Spice Cake that brings ancient flavors to your table, combining spices like cinnamon and cardamom with honey and nuts for a rich, textured treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well combined, then stir in the honey until the mixture has a nice glow.
- Gradually add in the flour, mixing until smooth.
- Add the spices and salt, mixing to incorporate them evenly into the batter.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts last.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking tin, ensuring it’s not too deep, and pat the top for even baking.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For added moisture, you can incorporate Greek yogurt. This cake also tastes better the day after baking and can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Byzantine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Byzantine, spice cake, dessert, ancient flavors, baking
