Pine Nut Cake

This Pine Nut Cake is a delightful Paleo dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pine nuts with a hint of sweetness from honey. It's a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the natural flavors of its ingredients, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy meal at home.

Ingredients

• Pine nuts - 100 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Honey - 30 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut oil - 20 grams (melted)
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan with coconut oil.
2. In a food processor, combine the pine nuts and almond flour, and pulse until finely ground.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4. Add the ground pine nuts and almond flour mixture to the wet ingredients, then sprinkle the baking powder and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve as desired, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 9 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Pine nuts are rich in healthy fats and protein, making this cake a satisfying treat.
• Almond flour adds fiber and essential nutrients, contributing to heart health.

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