Golden Amaranth Short Cake Recipe

Name: Golden Amaranth Short Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup amaranth flour; 3/4 cup pastry flour, whole wheat; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder non-alum; 4 tablespoons honey; 1 cup milk soymilk, or water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste); 1/2 cup almonds chopped; 16 ounces pineapple crushed, (unsweetened); 1 cup tofu; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 x milk soymilk or water, (if needed)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup amaranth flour
3/4 cup pastry flour, whole wheat
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder non-alum
4 tablespoons honey
1 cup milk soymilk, or water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 cup almonds chopped
16 ounces pineapple crushed, (unsweetened)
1 cup tofu
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 x milk soymilk or water, (if needed)

1
Brush a 9 x 9 inch cake pan with oil and lightly sprinkle with flour.
2
Mix first three ingredients together.
3
In separate bowl, beat milk or water, honey, and vanilla together.
4
Cut tahini into flour until crumbly.
5
Add the almonds and liquids to the mixture, and stir until moistened.
6
Pour into baking pan.
7
Bake at 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
8
Cool.
9
Cut into wedges and split in half.
10
TOPPING: Whip tofu, honey and vanilla in a blender, adding milk or water if needed.
11
Spoon pineapple onto cake wedges and pour tofu mixture over all.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup amaranth flour, 3/4 cup pastry flour, whole wheat, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder non-alum, 4 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Golden Amaranth Short 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.

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Golden Amaranth Short Cake

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