Chocolate Spelt Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Chocolate Spelt Cake
45 min.
8
551kcal
100%sweetness
8.3%saltiness
6.49%sourness
16.67%bitterness
8.69%savoriness
29.33%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This Chocolate Spelt Cake is a delicious and unique twist on a classic dessert. With a combination of farro, coconut sugar, and currants, this cake offers a variety of textures and flavors that are sure to impress. The addition of coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, while the spelt flour adds a nutty and slightly sweet taste to the cake. The cake is also relatively easy to make, with a simple list of ingredients and straightforward directions. The end result is a beautiful and mouthwatering dessert that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together with friends or a more formal gathering.

One of the standout features of this cake is its nutritional profile. It offers a good balance of macronutrients, with a decent amount of protein and a moderate amount of fat and carbohydrates. The cake also provides a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B3. The use of spelt flour adds a nutritional boost, as it is a good source of fiber and has a lower gluten content compared to traditional wheat flour. Overall, this Chocolate Spelt Cake is a tasty and healthier alternative to traditional chocolate cakes, making it a great option for those looking to indulge without compromising their health.

Ingredients

  • cups farro 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • cup hot-brewed coffee 
  • tablespoon coffee instant
  • tsp vanilla 
  • tsp baking soda 
  • 0.8 tsp salt 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar white
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup coconut sugar hot instant
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • 0.5 cup currants 
  • 0.5 cup currants 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Add tablespoon of instant coffee to the warm coffee along with the vanilla, baking soda and currants; and stir till frothy.
  2. Combine in a medium bowl the spelt, instant coco and salt.
  3. In a mix-master beat the butter, brown sugar and white sugar and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs and continue to mix; slowly add the coffee mixture and continue to mix.
  5. While still mixing on low add the spelt mixture and mix.
  6. Prepare a bundt pan with butter all around and then dust all over with the instant coco.
  7. Bake 50 55 minutes or until tooth pick test comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool a bit before trying to remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories551kcal
Protein6.21%
Fat25.72%
Carbs68.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.89
Glycemic Load
35.86
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.16%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
8.3%
Sourness:
6.49%
Bitterness:
16.67%
Savoriness:
8.69%
Fattiness:
29.33%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:550.69kcal
27.53%
Fat:16.49g
25.37%
Saturated Fat:9.28g
57.99%
Carbohydrates:98.16g
32.72%
Net Carbohydrates:92.71g
33.71%
Sugar:63.72g
70.8%
Cholesterol:79.9mg
26.63%
Sodium:446.29mg
19.4%
Caffeine:31.48mg
10.49%
Protein:8.96g
17.92%
Manganese:1.42mg
71.23%
Phosphorus:232.28mg
23.23%
Fiber:5.45g
21.79%
Magnesium:74.16mg
18.54%
Vitamin B3:3.56mg
17.81%
Copper:0.3mg
15.23%
Iron:2.71mg
15.05%
Selenium:9.75µg
13.93%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.29%
Potassium:419.48mg
11.99%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.43%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.58%
Vitamin A:520.99IU
10.42%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.51%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.18%
Calcium:76.29mg
7.63%
Folate:28.7µg
7.18%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.77%
Vitamin K:3.44µg
3.28%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.89%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%
Vitamin C:0.98mg
1.18%
Source:Foodista