Sassafras Tea Cake

Sassafras Tea Cake is a delightful Paleo dessert that combines the unique flavor of sassafras tea with a moist, tender cake. Perfect for a light treat, this cake is naturally sweetened and free from grains and dairy, making it both delicious and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Coconut flour - 2 tablespoons
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sea salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sassafras tea (brewed and cooled) - 1/2 cup
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut oil (melted) - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the brewed sassafras tea, honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Sassafras has potential anti-inflammatory properties.
• Almond flour is rich in vitamin E and healthy fats, making it a nutritious alternative to traditional flours.

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