Wholemeal Cake

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Wholemeal Cake
45 min.
4
391kcal

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This wholemeal cake is a delicious and nutritious treat that's perfect for dessert. It's made with a combination of ground hazelnuts, brown sugar, and wholemeal flour, giving it a unique flavor and a boost of nutrients. The dried apricots and cranberries add a touch of sweetness and a chewy texture, while the vanilla extract brings everything together. This cake is also incredibly easy to make, with a simple whisking and folding process. It's a great option if you're looking for a healthier dessert option that doesn't sacrifice taste. The cake is also vegetarian and dairy-free, making it inclusive for various dietary preferences. With a glycemic index of 50.44 and a nutrition score of 13.97%, this cake is a healthier choice that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The flavonoid content, including cyanidin, catechin, and epigallocatechin, provides additional health benefits. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious treat, this wholemeal cake is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  •  egg whites 
  • 60 sugar 
  • 90 hazelnuts 
  • 30 brown sugar 
  • 30 brown sugar 
  • 25 flour plain
  • 60 flour 
  • 65 vanilla extract with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract melted
  • 20 apricots dried

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • cake form
  • spatula
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground hazelnut, brown sugar, plain flour and wholemeal flour together and set aside.
  2. Whisk egg whites and sugar at medium high speed till firm and smooth.
  3. Use hand to fold one quarter of beaten egg whites to the flour mixture evenly and remaining egg white in two batches.
  4. Lastly add in melted butter in two batches and mix well with a rubber spatula follow by the dried apricots and dried cranberries.
  5. Pour mixture into a 7 inch (lined) round cake pan and sprinkle more dried apricots and dried cranberries over it.
  6. Bake at preheated oven 170C for about 30-35 minutes or until skewer inserted comes out clean. Leave cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool down completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories391kcal
Protein9.26%
Fat34.68%
Carbs56.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.44
Glycemic Load
14.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.966086956522%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.51mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.63mg
Epicatechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:390.7kcal
19.53%
Fat:14.23g
21.9%
Saturated Fat:1.08g
6.75%
Carbohydrates:51.75g
17.25%
Net Carbohydrates:47.7g
17.34%
Sugar:33.25g
36.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:43.64mg
1.9%
Alcohol:5.59g
31.06%
Protein:8.55g
17.1%
Manganese:2.1mg
104.8%
Copper:0.49mg
24.32%
Selenium:16.7µg
23.86%
Vitamin E:3.53mg
23.53%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.22%
Fiber:4.06g
16.23%
Magnesium:64.88mg
16.22%
Phosphorus:131.65mg
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.77%
Iron:2.06mg
11.44%
Folate:44.96µg
11.24%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.23%
Potassium:308.06mg
8.8%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.28%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.84%
Calcium:48.3mg
4.83%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.05%
Vitamin K:3.66µg
3.49%
Vitamin C:1.92mg
2.32%
Vitamin A:102.15IU
2.04%
Source:Foodista
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