Tahinopita (Greek Tahini Cake)
A moist, nutty tasting vegan loaf cake with tahini, orange and cinnamon, traditionally baked for Lent.
- Time1 hr 5
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.31 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 900 g loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- 3
In a jug, whisk the tahini, orange juice, water, olive oil and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Pour the wet mix into the dry and fold together until just combined. The batter will be thick but pourable. Do not over mix.
- 5
Scrape into the tin, smooth the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until risen, golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then lift out. It slices best when fully cool.
42 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.