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Cozy Hobbit Seed Cake

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A warm, spiced seed cake inspired by the world of Lord of the Rings, featuring a blend of toasted seeds and warming spices for a moist, tender crumb and nutty depth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for nuttier flavor)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with milk)
  • ¼ cup (35g) pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • ¼ cup (35g) sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 2 tbsp flaxseeds (ground or whole)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • Optional: 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for drizzling)
  • Optional: Extra toasted seeds for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toast pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition until smooth but thick.
  7. Fold in toasted seeds, reserving a small handful for topping.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved seeds over it.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking at 35 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  11. Optional: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Toast seeds carefully to avoid burning. If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use coconut yogurt or plant-based milk with lemon juice instead of buttermilk. Gluten-free option: substitute flour with gluten-free blend or almond flour.

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