Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
1 1/2 cup(s) white whole-wheat flour (see Tips & Techniques)
1/2 cup(s) barley flour (see Tips & Techniques)
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup(s) packed dark or light brown sugar
2/3 cup(s) low-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated orange zest
1/2 cup(s) orange juice
1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
Syrup
1/3 cup(s) orange juice
1/4 cup(s) packed dark or light brown sugar
1 small strip orange zest (1-by-1-inch)
2 whole(s) cloves
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Directions: |
Directions:1. To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with cooking spray and dust it with flour, shaking out the excess.
2. 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°.
3. 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.
4. Bake the cake until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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