Description
A delightful almond cake infused with honey and warm spices that resembles the beloved flavors of baklava.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 1 cup Honey
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Additional Ground Cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- Combine the almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the honey, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Bring the water, honey, lemon juice, and optional ground cinnamon to a boil in a small saucepan to prepare the syrup. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Remove the cake from the oven and drizzle the warm syrup over the top immediately. Let it soak in as the cake cools.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze individual slices wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg