Description
This gluten-free almond and mastika cake is a delightful Greek-inspired dessert, featuring a moist almond flour base soaked in aromatic mastika syrup and topped with a rich pastry cream.
Ingredients
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- 6 eggs
- 4.5 oz sugar
- 3 oz almond flour
- 2.4 oz gluten free all purpose flour
- 1.7 oz unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the syrup:
- 8.8 oz sugar
- 7.5 oz water
- 1 oz honey
- Peel of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon mastika
- For the pastry cream:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the almond flour, gluten free all purpose flour, coconut flakes, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, orange peel, and mastika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- For the pastry cream: In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks well and stir in milk.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk mixture, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before pouring the syrup over it. Allow the cake to absorb the syrup completely.
- Spread the pastry cream over the cooled cake. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Mastika can be found in specialty stores or online. If unavailable, you can substitute with a small amount of anise extract for a similar flavor. Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled for the best flavor. Ensure the syrup is fully absorbed by the cake for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 100