Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake) Recipe

Name: Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tahini (make sure you combine it because sometimes it separates and the oil floats to the top); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 orange, grated, zest of; 3/4 cup orange juice; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 dash salt; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup walnuts (broken into small pieces); 1/2 cup sultana raisin

Servings: persons

1 cup tahini (make sure you combine it because sometimes it separates and the oil floats to the top)
3/4 cup sugar
1 orange, grated, zest of
3/4 cup orange juice
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup walnuts (broken into small pieces)
1/2 cup sultana raisin

1
Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).
2
If this cake is to be Lenten, then grease a loaf pan with olive oil, otherwise, use butter, and dust pan with flour.
3
Prepare all dry ingredients in a bowl to have on hand.
4
Beat tahini, sugar and orange rind until fluffy and creamy (about 8 minutes on high).
5
Gradually add orange juice alternately with dry ingredients.
6
Stir in walnuts and sultana raisins.
7
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes (until tester comes out clean).

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tahini (make sure you combine it because sometimes it separates and the oil floats to the top), 3/4 cup sugar, 1 orange, grated, zest of, 3/4 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten 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.

Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake)

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