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Tigernut cake (tiger nut) in a jar

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Ingredients for 7 servings:

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 170 g cane sugar
  • 250 g tiger nut(s) (flakes or flour)
  • tsp cinnamon
  • some lemon peel, grated
  • 5 egg whites
  • pinch(s) of salt
  • some butter, for greasing the jars

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Gluten-free cake with tiger nut, also called tiger nut, also suitable for nut allergy sufferers

Grease 7 230ml tumbler jars and preheat oven to 175°C/350°F. Beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Add the tiger nut flakes (flour) with the cinnamon and lemon to the egg yolk sugar mixture and mix. Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff peaks form and fold in portions. Fill the jars two-thirds full and place on a baking tray in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Screw the lids back on and let cool slowly. If you like, decorate the cake with some dark chocolate before serving. This cake can also be baked in a shallow pan.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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