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Cardamom Teff Cake with Spiced Coconut Cream

Name: Cardamom Teff Cake with Spiced Coconut Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup teff flour (ivory or brown); 1 tsp cardamom; 1 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 cup honey; 0.5 cup coconut oil; 3 count eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 cup dates; 1 can coconut milk (full fat); 2 tbsp honey; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 cup pistachios

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A wholesome, gluten-free teff flour cake infused with cardamom and honey, topped with a luscious spiced coconut cream and toasted pistachios.

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Prep

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with a little coconut oil.
10 min
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the teff flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and sea salt.
3 min
3
In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with the honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
5 min
4
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then gently stir in the finely chopped dates.
2 min

Cook

5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
35 min
Don't overbake! Teff can dry out quickly, so keep an eye on it after the 30-minute mark.
6
While the cake cools, scoop the solidified coconut cream from the top of the chilled can into a bowl. Whisk in 2 tbsp of honey and the cinnamon until light and fluffy.
5 min
7
Once the cake is cool, spread the spiced coconut cream over the top and sprinkle with the toasted pistachios before serving.
5 min

Chef's Notes

This cake is a nutritional powerhouse thanks to teff flour, which is packed with iron and protein. It's naturally gluten-free and has a lovely earthy flavor that balances the sweetness of the dates. For the best coconut cream, chill your coconut milk can overnight and only use the thick white part that settles at the top. Inspired by traditional Ethiopian ingredients but with a light, modern twist.

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Cardamom Teff Cake with Spiced Coconut Cream

Cardamom Teff Cake with Spiced Coconut Cream

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Ingredients

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