Tahini Cake Recipe

Name: Tahini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 cup tahini (sesame paste); 1 cup sugar, superfine; 1 each orange zest grated; 3/4 cup orange juice strained; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 pinch salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon allspice ground; 1/2 cup walnuts finely chopped; 1/2 cup golden raisins sultanas

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 cup sugar, superfine
1 each orange zest grated
3/4 cup orange juice strained
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 pinch salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon allspice ground
1/2 cup walnuts finely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins sultanas

1
Grease a 8x12 inch tube pan with melted margarine or oil.
2
Chill in refrigerator until required.
3
Beat tahini, sugar and orange rind for 10 minutes, then gradually beat in orange juice.
4
Sift dry ingredients twice and fold into tahini mixture.
5
Blend in walnuts and sultanas.
6
Dust chilled cake pan with flour and turn batter into pan.
7
Spread evenly and knock base of pan on table top to settle batter.
8
Bake in a moderate oven for 55 to 60 minutes for tube pan.
9
When cooked, invert cake in its pan onto cake rack and leave for 2 to 3 minutes before lifting pan from cake.
10
Cool cake and cut in slices or squares to serve.
11
Store cake in a sealed container.

593

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 cup tahini (sesame paste), 1 cup sugar, superfine, 1 each orange zest grated, and more.

Yes, Tahini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tahini Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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