Gâteau de Voyage

Gâteau de Voyage is a delightful French travel cake, perfect for snacking on the go. This Halal version is infused with zesty lemon and almonds, making it both moist and flavorful.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 80 grams
• Unsalted butter (halal) - 50 grams, melted
• Eggs - 2 large
• Almond meal - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Powdered sugar - for dusting (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
3. Add the melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar if desired and slice to serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of energy due to carbohydrates.
• Contains healthy fats from almond meal, which can support heart health.

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