Savory Carrot Cake with Feta and Cumin

Savory Carrot Cake with Feta and Cumin

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This savory carrot cake is made rich and moist with feta cheese and is "frosted" with a dollop of minted yogurt. It's made festive with a sprig of mint.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperture, plus more for greasing pan)
  • 1 small onion (peeled and grated, juice retained)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3–4 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3–4 carrots (about 7 ounces, peeled and grated)
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2/3 cup cup milk
  • 5 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 15–18 slices red onion rings (separated)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ clove garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • whole mint springs (for garnish)

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