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Tahini Olive Oil Cake

Tahini Olive Oil Cake prepared dish

This tahini olive oil cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the nutty richness of tahini with the lightness of olive oil. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a unique twist on traditional cake recipes.

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, tahini.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tahini, olive oil, and granulated sugar, and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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