This Middle-Eastern dessert features Whites 1 Grated rind of small orange, Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 c Whole almonds, toasted and, Sugar -finely ground, Vegetable oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ultralight Chocolate Cake
Description
This Middle-Eastern dessert features Whites 1 Grated rind of small orange, Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 c Whole almonds, toasted and, Sugar -finely ground, Vegetable oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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for the pan 2 tb Confectioners' sugar 2 tb Cold brewed coffee 1 c Fresh berries 1/4 ts Vanilla extract From "Little Meals" by Rozanne Gold (Villard Books, 1993).
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Preheat oven to 350'F.
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Beat 6 of the egg whites until stiff.
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Set aside.
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In medium bowl,
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combine cocoa with sugar, oil, remaining 2 egg whites, coffee, vanilla extract and orange rind.
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Mix ground almonds with flour and then add to cocoa mixture.
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Stir well.
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Add 1/3 of the beaten egg whites.
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Mix with rubber spatula.
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Then fold in the remainder of the beaten egg whites.
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Pour into an oiled and floured 8 1/2" springform pan.
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Bake for 25 minutes at 350'F.
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(Be careful not to overbake.)
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Remove from oven and
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allow cake to sit for 10 minutes before removing from springform pan.
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Cool completely.
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Put dolly (or stencil of your choice) on top of cake.
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Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then remove dolly carefully, leaving lace design.
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Serve with fresh berries on the side
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 301.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.3g16%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 115.3mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 52.1g18%
- Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
- Sugars 40.8g
- Protein 11.3g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.