HFG ultimate gluten-free chocolate cake
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HFG ultimate gluten-free chocolate cake

You can be gluten free and enjoy delicious chocolate cake with this easy, decadent recipe.
Reviewed by our expert panel
Serves: 12 (makes 1 x 26cm cake)
Time to make: 1 hr 15 mins
Total cost: $14.76 / $1.23 per serve

(at time of publication)

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

    • Instructions

    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 313cal

    • Kilojoules 1310kJ

    • Protein 7g

    • Total fat 10g

    • –Saturated fat 4g

    • Carbohydrates 50g

    • –Sugars 36g

    • Dietary fibre 2g

    • Sodium 250mg

    • Calcium 80mg

    • Iron 2mg

    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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    Author: Bronwen King - NZ registered nutritionist
    First published: Sep 2009

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