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Flourless chocolate cake (with a nourishing twist)
Nutrition content per serving*
Energy: 230 calories (963 kJ) | Protein: 8.6g | Carbs: 16.5g | Sugar: 10.3g | Total fat: 14.7g | Sat fat: 3.1g | Fibre: 6.2g | Sodium: 86mg | Serves: 12 | Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond meal
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp extra virgin lite olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup or alternative sweetener
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
- ½ cup (60g) dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (fan-forced). Line a medium round or rectangular cake tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond meal, cacao, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and yoghurt until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out slightly fudgy (not wet). Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
Chef’s tips:
- Serve with Greek yoghurt or ricotta and fresh berries to slow the release of sugars and increase satiety
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra texture and sustained energy
- For a lower sugar option, swap half the maple syrup for mashed banana or unsweetened apple sauce
- Freeze leftover slices individually for a quick snack or dessert option
- Instead of baking this in a cake-tin, pour mixture into 12 mugs and cook for 1-minute in the microwave, or until cooked through for a quick and easy
alternative.
Why it’s better for you:
- Almond meal provides healthy fats, protein, and fibre to support balanced blood sugar and satiety
- Greek yoghurt adds calcium, protein and creaminess without excess sugar
*Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software when prepared as described. Values will vary between brands and if ingredients are added or swapped.
All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.