Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cake Recipes Greek Walnut Spice Cake 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews A rich, flavorful syrup infuses this Mediterranean-inspired walnut coffee cake with the bright aroma of oranges and cloves. Heart-healthy olive oil and whole-grain barley flour add subtle complexity and texture to this nutty treat. By Maria Speck Updated on March 5, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Cake 1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped walnuts, divided 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour (see Note) ½ cup barley flour (see Note) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup packed dark or light brown sugar ⅔ cup low-fat Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Syrup ⅓ cup orange juice ¼ cup packed dark or light brown sugar 1 small strip orange zest (1-by-1-inch) 2 whole cloves Directions To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with cooking spray and dust it with flour, shaking out the excess. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast, stirring once halfway, until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees . Whisk whole-wheat flour (see Measuring Tip), barley flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Combine yogurt with orange zest and juice in a small bowl and stir until smooth; gradually whisk into the egg mixture along with oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in 2 additions, stirring well in between until just blended. Fold in 1 cup of the walnuts. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 35 to 45 minutes. To prepare syrup: Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, orange zest strip and cloves in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring a few times. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes (you will have a scant 1/3 cup); remove the zest and cloves. Let cool. When the cake is done, transfer the pan to a wire rack. Using a toothpick, pierce the top in about 18 places and brush the syrup over the cake 3 or 4 times, allowing it to seep in each time. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and let cool for 30 minutes; loosen the edges with a knife; cut into 12 squares. Enjoy warm or room temperature. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Store at room temperature under a cake dome or in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Ingredient notes: Barley flour has a mild yet distinct flavor, which some describe as slightly sweet and malty. Barley is high in fiber and has a low glycemic index. Look for it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets or at natural-foods stores; it's often available in bulk. Store in the freezer. White whole-wheat flour, made from a special variety of white wheat, is light in color and flavor but has the same nutritional properties as regular whole-wheat flour. It is available in large supermarkets and at natural-foods stores. (Or find it online from bobsredmill.com or kingarthurflour.com.) Store it in the freezer. Measuring tip: We use the “spoon and level” method to measure flours. Here's how it is done: Use a spoon to lightly scoop flour from its container into a measuring cup. Use a knife or other straight edge to level the flour with the top of the measuring cup. Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 294 Calories 14g Fat 39g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 294 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 20g Added Sugars 18g 36% Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 32mg 11% Vitamin A 90IU 2% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 22mcg 5% Sodium 215mg 9% Calcium 64mg 5% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 166mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved