Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger
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Packed full of whole grains, nuts, fruits, honey, healthy oils and made without refined sugars, this hearty cake will satisfy the sweet tooth without all the guilt!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups spelt flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg large
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey raw
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract pure
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest fresh
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk with white vinegar (1 1/2 tsp) left 5-10 min
- 1 cup millet can substitute quinoa, cooked, cooled
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 1/4 cups dried figs chopped
- 1/4 cup candied ginger chopped
- For the Honey Lemon Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey raw
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the honey and olive oil then add the vanilla, lemon extract and lemon zest.
- Beating just until combined between additions, add half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk and repeat. Be careful not to over-beat. Stir in the millet, chopped figs, candied ginger and walnuts. The batter will be very thick.
- Spread the batter into a greased 8x8 inch pan.Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Heat the honey and lemon juice for 30 seconds on HIGH in the microwave.Use a fork to pierce holes throughout the cake.While the cake is still hot, pour the warmed honey over the cake, using a knife to evenly guide it.Let the cake sit for about 10 minutes and then cut into squares and serve while still warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
219mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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