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Sunflower Seed Cake served
Special dessert with roasted sunflower seeds

Roasted Sunflower Seed Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
Who says only walnuts or almonds belong in cake? Roasted sunflower seeds offer a surprisingly nutty, intense aroma that pairs perfectly with fresh lemon. This cake proves that humble ingredients can be transformed into gourmet desserts.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet (for roasting)
  • Cake Pan
  • Electric Mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Seeds (Sunflower)

Instructions

1 ✓

Toast seeds in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant. Cool, then coarsely grind half of them.

Tip: Toasting brings out the nuttiness. Watch closely; they burn fast!
2 ✓

Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one by one.

Tip: Fluffy base is key.
3 ✓

Add flour, baking powder, zest, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.

Tip: Lemon cuts the oiliness.
4 ✓

Fold in both ground and whole seeds.

Tip: Provides texture and flavor.
5 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 mins.

Tip: Cool on rack.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use salted seeds?
Unsalted is best. If you only have salted, rinse and dry them, or reduce salt in the recipe.
The inside turned green!
A chemical reaction between chlorogenic acid in seeds and baking soda/powder. Harmless! A little lemon juice helps prevent it.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Shelled Sunflower Seeds (unsalted)
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3.5 oz Softened Butter
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract