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The Most Delicious & Aromatic Tahini Pie (Like a Cake)

23/06/2026
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The Most Delicious & Aromatic Tahini Pie (Like a Cake)  - Athonian.gr
The Most Delicious & Aromatic Tahini Pie (Like a Cake)  - Athonian.gr

The Most Delicious & Aromatic Tahini Pie (Like a Cake)

Servings: 10-12 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45-50 mins

 Ingredients

300g Tahini (plain, good quality)

250g Sugar

250ml Fresh orange juice

150ml Water

500g Self-rising flour (sifted)

1 tsp Baking soda

2 tsp Cinnamon (powder)

1/2 tsp Cloves (powder)

Zest from 2 unwaxed oranges

100g Raisins (black or golden, optional)

50g Walnuts (coarsely chopped, optional)

Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Preparation
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) conventional (or 160°C/320°F fan-assisted).

Take a baking pan or cake tin (approx. 26-28 cm). Grease the bottom and sides with a little oil or tahini and sprinkle with plenty of sesame seeds to create a delicious crust.

Step 2: The Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk the tahini and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly whitened.

In a glass, mix the baking soda with the orange juice. Warning: Do this over the bowl as it will fizz up immediately! Pour the fizzing juice into the bowl with the tahini mixture.

Add the water, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves. Whisk well to combine.

If using, fold in the raisins and walnuts now.

Step 3: Flour & Baking
Gradually add the sifted flour to the bowl, folding gently with a spatula or maryse (do not overmix; just stir until the flour is incorporated into a thick, cake-like batter).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. To check if it's done, insert a knife into the center, if it comes out clean, the pie is ready!


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