Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake made with tahini, inspired by traditional halva.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tahini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix tahini and sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture.
- Gradually stir in water and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Great served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- You can add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Tahini Halva Cake