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Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake) Recipe

Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp clove
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 cup walnuts (broken into small pieces)
1/2 cup sultana raisin

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	264.44 Kcal (1107 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.46g	16%
Sodium	57.7mg	2%
Potassium	226.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.38g	13%
Sugars	17.73g	71%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	9%
Protein	5.96g	12%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	76.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	338.43 Kcal (1417 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.38g	16%
Sodium	73.84mg	2%
Potassium	290.11mg	5%
Total Carbs	50.4g	13%
Sugars	22.69g	71%
Dietary Fiber	3g	9%
Protein	7.62g	12%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	19%
Iron	1.9mg	8%
Calcium	98.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.7

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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