Gluten Free Pomegranate Molasses Butter Cake

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Gluten Free Pomegranate Molasses Butter Cake
This cake is so versatile and great tasting that it'll work well with date syrup instead of pomegranate molasses.
Pomegranate Molasses Butter Cake
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Adapted from Jim Willoughby, New York Times

Ingredients

  • 6.4 ounces gluten free baking flour (181 grams...plus more for dusting the pan)
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (use only if not included in the GF baking flour )
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (plus one teaspoon)
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • ¾ cup sugar (plus 4 teaspoons)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar (sifted)
  • 6 tablespoons milk (or light cream)
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350º. Butter a cake pan, or a 9-inch-square baking pan, and dust lightly with flour  
  • Sift together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • In a large bowl, cream together stick of butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each until well combined
  • Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk mixture. Begin and end with flour, and mix after each addition until just combined 
  • Pour batter into pan and bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges. Turn cake out onto a rack, and then turn it right side up again
  • Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cream (or milk), and 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses. Brush glaze over cake, letting it drip down sides
  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, combine nuts, 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses and 4 teaspoons sugar. Stir constantly and watch carefully until sugar melts and coats nuts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle over top of cake
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Pomegranate Molasses Butter Cake
Serving Size
 
12 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
174
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
326
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
69
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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