Chocolate Asparagus Bundt Cake

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Chocolate Asparagus Bundt Cake
45 min.
12
234kcal

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This Chocolate Asparagus Bundt Cake is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle flavor of asparagus. It's a perfect treat for any occasion and is sure to impress your family and friends.

The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and orange zest that adds a delightful twist. The pecans add a nice crunch and a boost of healthy fats, while the cocoa powder gives it that rich, chocolatey taste we all love.

Not only does this cake taste amazing, but it's also dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly, so everyone can enjoy a slice (or two!). With a glycemic index of 16.01 and a glycemic load of 20.48, this dessert won't spike your blood sugar levels either. Plus, it's packed with nutrients like manganese, vitamin B1, and selenium.

Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dessert for a dinner party or a tasty treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, this Chocolate Asparagus Bundt Cake is sure to hit the spot. So, preheat that oven and get ready to indulge in a slice of chocolatey, asparagus-infused heaven!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus fresh grated drained
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons orange zest grated
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. Add oil, eggs, asparagus, orange peel and vanilla; mix well.Fold in pecans.
  3. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. bundt pan.
  4. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein9.3%
Fat36.9%
Carbs53.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.01
Glycemic Load
20.48
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.270434782609%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
2.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
4.77mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
2.15mg
Kaempferol
0.53mg
Quercetin
5.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.34kcal
11.72%
Fat:10.02g
15.42%
Saturated Fat:1.42g
8.9%
Carbohydrates:32.88g
10.96%
Net Carbohydrates:29.63g
10.77%
Sugar:13.77g
15.3%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:205.61mg
8.94%
Alcohol:0.23g
1.27%
Caffeine:5.49mg
1.83%
Protein:5.69g
11.37%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.83%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.97%
Vitamin K:19.59µg
18.66%
Selenium:12.08µg
17.26%
Folate:65.87µg
16.47%
Copper:0.31mg
15.57%
Iron:2.56mg
14.2%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.39%
Fiber:3.25g
13.01%
Phosphorus:106.88mg
10.69%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.88%
Magnesium:34.4mg
8.6%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.15%
Vitamin A:352.84IU
7.06%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.59%
Potassium:190.41mg
5.44%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.51%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.27%
Vitamin C:2.9mg
3.52%
Calcium:30.51mg
3.05%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Source:Foodista