I was looking for a delicious and super healthy dessert, and I found it!
This gluten and dairy-free Fudgy Chocolate Cake is not only irresistible, but it is also super easy to make as it requires just 4 ingredients.
I decided to replace brown sugar with erythritol* for the first time as an experiment, and it perfectly worked. If desired, you can use brown sugar instead.
Ingredients for a 24cm round cake pan
– 200g 70% dark chocolate
– 4 eggs (room temperature)
– 30g organic erythritol (or 2 big spoons of brown sugar)
– 2 big spoons extra virgin olive oil
– Strawberries or your favorite fruitExtra toppings if desired: fresh whipped cream or coconut flakes
Method
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Lightly grease the round cake pan with extra virgin olive oil
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water
- Soak strawberries in a large bowl with water and bicarbonate for 15 minutes to get chemicals off (don’t remove the stem before washing them otherwise they will absorb the chemicals)
- Separate the egg white from the yolk in two bowls (eggs should be room temperature so they will combine better with the melted chocolate)
- Use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until stiff and put them aside
- Pour the melted chocolate in a bowl, add 2 big spoons of extra virgin olive oil and combine well with a spoon
- Add the erythritol (or brown sugar) to the yolk and mix well with a spatula. Then add the mixture to the chocolate previously combined with the olive oil and stir well
- Add the stiff white egg to the mixture and whisk until combined
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes (insert a toothpick in the centre of the cake to see if it comes out semi-clean before taking out the cake from the oven)
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Once ready, remove the cake from oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes
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Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cool water and cut them into cubes
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Transfer the cake from the pan to a plate and top it with the strawberries
Buon Appetito!
*The Erythritol is essentially a sugar alcohol derived from fruits. It has zero calories and no carbs, so it does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels. It seems to be a great alternative to the sugar, however, it can upset the stomach and cause gas if eaten in excess. You can find erythritol in organic grocery stores or on Amazon.
Note: When using Erythritol as a substitute in your recipes, apply proportions between 1.2 or 1.4
*Source: Summary of several websites