Ouzo-Scented Almond, Yogurt, and Olive Oil Cake Recipe

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Ingredients
10
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Nutrition
818
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup ouzo (unsweetened anise liqueur) or pernod
  • 3 whole star anise,* finely ground in spice mill or in mortar with pestle (about 1 3/4 tsp ground)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp plain whole-milk yogurt

Directions:

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Brush two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pans with olive oil. Line pan bottoms with parchment paper; brush parchment with olive oil. Spread 1 1/2 cups almonds on rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven 10 minutes. Cool. Transfer to processor and coarsely grind (some small almond pieces should remain); set aside. Finely chop 1/2 cup untoasted almonds in processor. Boil ouzo in small saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  2. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped untoasted almonds over bottom of each pan. Whisk flour, ground star anise, baking powder, sea salt, and ground toasted almonds in large bowl.
  3. Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks and 1 1/2 cups sugar in medium bowl until well blended (mixture will look grainy at first). Add 1 cup light olive oil; beat 1 minute. Add ouzo and yogurt and beat until well blended, about 30 seconds. Gradually add flour mixture to yolk mixture, beating just until incorporated (batter will be thick).
  4. Using dry clean beaters, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/3 of whites into batter to lighten. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions. Divide batter between prepared pans (about 3 1/2 cups for each). Sprinkle each with remaining finely chopped untoasted almonds, dividing equally. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  5. Bake cakes until golden brown and tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack and cool completely. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 818.47 Kcal (3427 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.24g 77%
Cholesterol 93.3mg 31%
Sodium 230.89mg 10%
Potassium 622.15mg 13%
Total Carbs 79.18g 26%
Sugars 28.3g 113%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g 22%
Protein 17.51g 35%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 215.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 412.87 Kcal (1729 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.34g 77%
Cholesterol 47.06mg 31%
Sodium 116.47mg 10%
Potassium 313.83mg 13%
Total Carbs 39.94g 26%
Sugars 14.27g 113%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 22%
Protein 8.83g 35%
Iron 2.3mg 25%
Calcium 108.6mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.8
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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