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Gur Cake

Gur Cake is an Irish confection consisting of two thin shortbread layers sandwiching a rich filling made with breadcrumbs, dried fruit and spices.
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices whole grain bread crusts removed
  • 1½ cup strong black tea or unsweetened apple juice
  • ½ cup maple syrup or date paste
  • 1⅓ cup raisins
  • ½ tsp. ginger
  • ¼ tsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. coriander
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • Crust
  • 6 Tbsp Almond butter
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 2 ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp. Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Filling Directions
  • To make the filling, tear the bread into large pieces and add it to a bowl with the tea. Mash well.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for one hour.
  • Remove the bread crumb mixture from the refrigerator and add the baking powder. Set aside while you make the filling.
  • Make the Cake
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl and whisk to mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the almond butter mixture and gently fold together.
  • Press half of the mixture into an 8 inch b y 8 inch non-stick baking dish.
  • Spoon the filling over the dough and spread it evenly over the dough.
  • Spoon the remaining dough over the filling and gently press it down.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is browned.
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