Star Anise and Coriander Spice Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Star Anise and Coriander Spice Cake
45 min.
10
327kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a unique and aromatic delight—our Star Anise and Coriander Spice Cake. This vegetarian dessert is perfect for any gathering or simply as a sweet treat for yourself. With its intriguing blend of spices, this cake promises to be a sensational centerpiece that will leave your guests talking long after the last slice is gone.

The enchanting flavor profile of star anise combined with the earthy notes of coriander seeds creates an experience that is both comforting and exotic. Imagine the warm scents wafting from your kitchen as you bake this delightful cake, evoking feelings of nostalgia and adventure at once.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe boasts an impressive yield of ten servings, making it ideal for family feasts or cozy get-togethers. At only 327 calories per slice, you can satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt. Serve it beautifully garnished with fresh strawberries, adding a pop of color and freshness that complements the warm spices perfectly.

With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, even those new to baking will find joy in creating this delectable cake. So gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself to a slice of heaven that’s infused with the magic of spices!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons coriander seeds 
  • 0.5 cup farina such as cream of wheat uncooked
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  points of star anise 
  • 10 servings garnish: strawberries 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.7 cup milk whole
  • large yolks 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour an 8- by 2-inch round cake pan.
  2. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In an electric coffee/ spice grinder finely grind coriander seeds and star anise. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add flour mixture, ground spices, and remaining ingredients and beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat batter 3 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake in middle of oven until cake pulls away slightly from side of pan, about 50 minutes.
  5. Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack and remove pan. Invert another rack onto cake and turn cake right side up. Cool cake completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein6.69%
Fat32.54%
Carbs60.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.01
Glycemic Load
26.26
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.880434678948%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.42mg
Petunidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
35.78mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
4.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.12mg
Epicatechin
0.6mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.6mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.7kcal
16.33%
Fat:12.22g
18.8%
Saturated Fat:6.7g
41.86%
Carbohydrates:51.34g
17.11%
Net Carbohydrates:46.98g
17.08%
Sugar:27.92g
31.02%
Cholesterol:81.67mg
27.22%
Sodium:246.26mg
10.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.66g
11.31%
Vitamin C:85.09mg
103.14%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.02%
Iron:4.87mg
27.06%
Folate:81.32µg
20.33%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.83%
Fiber:4.37g
17.47%
Selenium:12µg
17.15%
Calcium:154.48mg
15.45%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.78%
Vitamin B3:2.74mg
13.69%
Phosphorus:132.65mg
13.26%
Potassium:314.73mg
8.99%
Magnesium:34.91mg
8.73%
Vitamin A:404.85IU
8.1%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.43%
Copper:0.14mg
6.91%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.78%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.96%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.22%
Vitamin K:4.1µg
3.9%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.63%
Source:Epicurious