Fattoush Cake

Fattoush Cake is a unique vegan Lebanese dessert that beautifully combines the refreshing flavors of traditional fattoush salad into a moist and delightful cake. Infused with herbs and a hint of citrus, this cake offers a light yet satisfying experience, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• ground sumac - 1 teaspoon
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• maple syrup - 50 grams
• almond milk - 100 milliliters
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• cucumber - 30 grams, finely chopped
• tomato - 30 grams, finely chopped
• pomegranate seeds - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground sumac.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and lemon juice until well blended.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomato until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.
• Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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