Diet cocoa bundt cake,
without eggs, fats, or sugars. Traditional recipe and with the Thermomix.
Ideal for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Easy to make, with very few ingredients and the crunchiness of almonds and the scent of Sicilian oranges and coconut.
Perhaps not everyone knows that cocoa was brought to Sicily by the Spanish during their domination, who in turn learned about it from the Aztecs, in the form of a drink. The chocolate from Modica is famous worldwide, see here.
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- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 199.31 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 44.36 (g) of which sugars 3.76 (g)
- Proteins 8.67 (g)
- Fat 7.44 (g) of which saturated 0.67 (g)of which unsaturated 0.42 (g)
- Fibers 3.89 (g)
- Sodium 67.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (or low glycemic index)
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup erythritol (or 1/2 cup sugar or 3 tbsp Stevia)
- 1 1/8 cup low-fat milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 0% fat (or plant-based)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
What we need to make
- 1 Bowl or the Thermomix
- 1 Electric whisk or the Thermomix
- 1 Pan bundt pan, 9 inches
Steps
Preparation in Bowl
In a large bowl, add the all-purpose flour and coconut flour, mix, then add the baking powder and cocoa powder. Also add the sweetener (or sugar) and a pinch of salt.
Pour in the milk and gradually add it to the dry ingredients while mixing with an electric whisk. After the milk, add the yogurt, gradually and continue mixing.
Pour it into a 9.5-inch diameter bundt pan previously greased and floured or lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a static oven, preheated at 356°F, for 35-40 minutes.
At the end of baking, check with a toothpick test. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a rack, then gently unmold it.
Insert the butterfly whisk into the Thermomix bowl, then add the 2 flours, the baking powder, the cocoa powder, the sweetener, a pinch of salt, and the milk. Mix for 3 min. at speed 3.
Then add the yogurt, gradually, still with the butterfly whisk for 2 min at speed 3.
Finally add the finely grated orange zest for 1 min. at speed 2. Remove the butterfly whisk.
Pour the mixture into a 9.5-inch diameter bundt pan previously greased and floured or lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a static oven, preheated at 356°F, for 35-40 minutes.
At the end of baking, check with a toothpick test. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a rack, then gently unmold it
Storage Variations
Diet cocoa bundt cake.
This cake can be stored under a dome for 3/4 days, and once portioned can also be put in the freezer for up to 3 months, so you can enjoy it fresh every day
Variations: If you don’t have particular dietary issues, you can dust the bundt cake with powdered sugar or erythritol.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Diet cocoa bundt cake
How can I replace cocoa?
With instant coffee.
Can I add pears?
Yes, you can add pear chunks after pouring the batter.
