Cauliflower Cake Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower, outer leaves removed, broken into 1 1/4-inch/3-cm florets (1 pound/450 g); 1 medium red onion, peeled (6 ounce/170 g); 5 tablespoons/75 ml olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 7 eggs (scant 1 pound/440 g); 1/2 cup/15 g basil leaves, chopped; 1 cup/120 g all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric; 5 ounces/150 g coarsely grated Parmesan or another mature cheese; Salt and black pepper; Melted unsalted butter, for brushing; 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon nigella seeds

Servings: persons

1 small cauliflower, outer leaves removed, broken into 1 1/4-inch/3-cm florets (1 pound/450 g)
1 medium red onion, peeled (6 ounce/170 g)
5 tablespoons/75 ml olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
7 eggs (scant 1 pound/440 g)
1/2 cup/15 g basil leaves, chopped
1 cup/120 g all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 ounces/150 g coarsely grated Parmesan or another mature cheese
Salt and black pepper
Melted unsalted butter, for brushing
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon nigella seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F/200u00b0C.
2
Place the cauliflower florets in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with water and simmer for 15 minutes, until the florets are quite soft. They should break when pressed with a spoon. Drain and set aside in a colander to dry.
3
Cut 4 round slices off one end of the onion (each 1/4 inch/5 mm thick) and set aside. Coarsely chop the rest of the onion and place in a small pan with the oil and rosemary. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until soft. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Transfer the onion to a large bowl, add the eggs and basil, whisk well, and then add the flour, baking powder, turmeric, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and plenty of pepper. Whisk until smooth before adding the cauliflower and stirring gently, trying not to break up the florets.
4
Line the base and sides of a 9 1/2-inch/24-cm spring-form cake pan with parchment paper. Brush the sides with melted butter, then mix together the sesame and nigella seeds and toss them around the inside of the pan so that they stick to the sides. Pour the cauliflower mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly, and arrange the reserved onion rings on top. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown and set; a knife inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean. Remove from the oven and leave for at least 20 minutes before serving. It needs to be served just warm, rather than hot, or at room temperature.

2025

kcal

Calories

181

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small cauliflower, outer leaves removed, broken into 1 1/4-inch/3-cm florets (1 pound/450 g), 1 medium red onion, peeled (6 ounce/170 g), 5 tablespoons/75 ml olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cauliflower Cake

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