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Saffranskaka (Saffron Cake)

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:16

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:16

Servings:

16

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients10tablespoons(1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter¼teaspooncrushed saffron threads3largeeggs1 ¼cupsgranulated sugar⅔cuplow-fat milk6tablespoonscanolaorextra-virgin olive oil1cupall-purpose flour1cupwhole-wheat pastry flour½cupalmond flour1tablespoonbaking powderPinch of salt½cupgolden raisins½cupsliced almonds, toastedConfectioners' sugar for dusting

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Ingredients

10tablespoons(1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter

¼teaspooncrushed saffron threads

3largeeggs

1 ¼cupsgranulated sugar

⅔cuplow-fat milk

6tablespoonscanolaorextra-virgin olive oil

1cupall-purpose flour

1cupwhole-wheat pastry flour

½cupalmond flour

1tablespoonbaking powder

Pinch of salt

½cupgolden raisins

½cupsliced almonds, toasted

Confectioners' sugar for dusting

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and spray again.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and add saffron. Set aside to cool slightly.Meanwhile, beat eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer, or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, on high speed until pale yellow, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on low, add milk, oil and the saffron butter. Mix for 1 minute. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir into the batter using a flexible spatula. Stir in raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the pan edge and unmold the cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top with almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.Equipment:9-inch springform pan, parchment paperOriginally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and spray again.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and add saffron. Set aside to cool slightly.Meanwhile, beat eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer, or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, on high speed until pale yellow, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on low, add milk, oil and the saffron butter. Mix for 1 minute. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir into the batter using a flexible spatula. Stir in raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the pan edge and unmold the cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top with almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.Equipment:9-inch springform pan, parchment paper

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and spray again.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and add saffron. Set aside to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, beat eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer, or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, on high speed until pale yellow, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on low, add milk, oil and the saffron butter. Mix for 1 minute. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir into the batter using a flexible spatula. Stir in raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the pan edge and unmold the cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top with almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Equipment:

9-inch springform pan, parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)315Calories17gFat37gCarbs5gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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