Carob Snacking Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14
A Healthy Dessert: Carob Snacking Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g scant 1/3 cup carob chips
1 1/2 cups soymilk
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/3 cup raw agave nectar or 1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1/3 cup carob powder
120 g scant cup oat flour
160 g scant 1 1/2 cups spelt flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup soymilk
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 packets purevia stevia ( or your favourite )
90 g carob powder
1/2 teaspoon agar , powder or 1/2 teaspoon gelatin

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
9
Calories
250
Sugar
10g
Fat
9g
Carob Snacking Cake is a vegan, gluten-free, and healthy dessert that is perfect for snack time or afternoon tea. Carob is a legume that has been used as a substitute for chocolate due to its lower fat and caffeine content. This recipe uses carob chips and powder to add a nutty and sweet flavor to the cake. The use of oat flour and spelt flour makes this cake denser and chewier than regular cakes. The topping is a vegan carob fudge that complements the cake's taste and texture.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven at 350°F. Grease 8x8-inch pan with oil.
2.In a small bowl, mix soymilk and vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
3.In a large mixing bowl, mix together agave nectar, grapeseed oil, flaxseed, vanilla, and carob powder.
4.Add oat flour, spelt flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well.
5.Add soymilk and vinegar mixture to the bowl and mix until well combined.
6.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
7.Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
8.Remove from pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9.Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, mix together cold water, soymilk, corn syrup, purevia stevia, carob powder, and agar or gelatin.
10.Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
11.Pour the mixture over the cooled cake and let it set for at least 1 hour before slicing it into serving pieces.

PROS

This Carob Snacking Cake can be a healthy snack alternative for dessert lovers.

It is gluten-free, low-fat, and packed with fiber and nutrients.

Carob is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that promote heart health, digestion, and skin health.

CONS

Carob chips and powder have a distinct flavor that some people may not like.

This cake may not be as sweet as chocolate cakes due to the use of natural sweeteners such as agave nectar and stevia.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carob is an excellent source of polyphenols, which can help reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and prevent cancer.
The fiber in carob can also regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and prevent constipation.
The combination of flaxseed and spelt flour adds more fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids to the cake.

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