Osmanthus Cake
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4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Osmanthus Cake
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This cake is the perfect dessert dressed up with whipped cream and berries (or just a scoop of ice cream), or the perfect breakfast and afternoon tea cake.
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Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup oil (we’ve used neutral flavored coconut oil, regular coconut oil, avocado oil, and vegetable oil with success)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup osmanthus syrup
- 1 1/3 cups almond flour
- 1 cup self-rising flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the glaze (optional):
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar (sifted)
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons osmanthus syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan. You can also use an 8-inch square pan, but the pan should not have a dark non-stick coating, or it’s likely it will burn.
- Add the room temperature butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 minute. If your coconut oil is solid, add it at the same time as the butter. If it’s liquid, add it after the butter and sugar have had a chance to cream together.
- The mixture may be a little separated if you are using liquid rather than solid coconut oil. That’s okay. Scrape the sides of the bowl, and then add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. It should be golden in color and thickly emulsified. Mix in the osmanthus syrup. Give the bowl another scrape to make sure everything is mixed evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, self-rising flour, and salt. Turn the mixer speed to low, and gradually add the dry ingredients in three batches.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared pan. Immediately place into your preheated oven, and bake for 25 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F, and tent the cake with foil. Bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. NOTE, poking the cake prematurely may cause it to collapse in the center. (If this happens, it’ll still taste good, so don’t worry!). Remove the cake from the oven to cool. It should be a deep brown color.
- Cool for 20 minutes before removing the cake from the pan. A paring knife around the rim of the pan helps loosen it. Let cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- If glazing the cake, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, milk, and osmanthus syrup until you get a smooth glaze. Start with 4 tablespoons of milk and only add the last tablespoon if the glaze looks too thick. Pour over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Note: Total time for recipe does not include cooling time if glazing the cake. Nutrition information is for 1 slice of cake (out of 12 slices) without glaze.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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