HFG ultimate gluten-free chocolate cake

Author: Bronwen King - NZ registered nutritionist

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You can be gluten free and enjoy delicious chocolate cake with this easy, decadent recipe.

Serves: 12 (makes 1 x 26cm cake)

Time to make: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup boiling water
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup low-fat plain yoghurt (check it’s gluten free)
150g dark chocolate (70%), melted (check it’s gluten free)
½ cup cocoa
¾ cup (70g) ground almonds
1 cup rice flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
5 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 170°C. Lightly oil a 26cm springform cake tin.

2 Place dates, water and baking soda in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until dates are soft. Cool then purée to a smooth paste.

3 In a large bowl place date purée, yoghurt, chocolate, cocoa, almonds, rice flour, salt, vanilla and egg yolks. Mix to a smooth batter.

4 In a separate bowl beat egg whites to a soft foam. Keep beating while gradually adding sugar. Beat until whites are stiff and glossy. Fold into batter until just combined.

5 Pour mixture in prepared tin. Place in oven and cook for about 55-60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in tin for 5 minutes before turning out.

Traditional gluten-free chocolate cake (per serve)

Total energy 2500kJ
Total fat 47g (27g saturated fat)

HFG ultimate gluten-free chocolate cake (per serve)

Total energy 1310kJ
Total fat 10g (4g saturated fat)

Note: Please note that this recipe is a sweet treat, to be enjoyed only occasionally.

Variations

Chocolate icing

1/2 cup icing sugar*
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
boiling water, to mix

Sift icing sugar and cocoa in a bowl. Add vanilla and enough boiling water to mix to a spreadable consistency.

Chocolate cream cheese frosting

250g reduced-fat cream cheese (5% fat)
1/2 cup icing sugar*
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

In a bowl beat cream cheese until softened. Add sifted icing sugar, cocoa then vanilla. Mix to a smooth, creamy consistency.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 313 cal

Kilojoules 1310 kJ

Protein 7 g

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 36 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 250 mg

Calcium 80 mg

Iron 2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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