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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with cocoa, vanilla, flour, baking powder, egg whites, salt, sugar

Ingredients

1/3 cup (27 g / 0.95 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup (30 g / 1.1 oz) whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (48 g / 1.7 oz) granulated sugar
Cooking spray
Powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Place a 20 cm round cake tin on a sheet of baking paper or wax paper.

Trace the baking sheet and cut out two rolls of paper to fit the bottom of the baking sheet. Line the pan with one of the two rounds; reserve the other for later.

With a small whisk, mix the cocoa powder and 1/3 cup (80 ml) of water in a 1-cup (240 ml) glass measuring cup.

Microwave at high temperature for 1 minute

Stir and microwave for another minute or until the mixture becomes thick and homogeneous.

Add the vanilla and leave to cool.

Mix the flour and baking powder in a small bowl.

Set aside.

Beat the egg whites and salt in a large bowl until fluffy.

Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form when you lift the mixer.

Immediately add the cocoa powder mixture to the egg whites and beat only until combined

Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

With a rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture until it is combined without overmixing.

Pour the batter into the lined cake pan and smooth the top

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top of the cake cracks and looks dry

Spray the parchment paper or wax paper with cooking spray and place the sprayed side at the top on a rack.

Turn the cake pan upside down on the sprayed piece of paper.

Chill for 20 minutes

Turn the pan right side up

Remove the paper from the top and use a knife to loosen the cake. Carefully flip the cake over on the rack

Remove the other piece of paper and turn the cake upside down on the right side.

Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Depending on taste, decorate with berries or strawberries.

Store in the refrigerator, covered.

Allergens

Egg white: egg allergens, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cocoa: possible reactivity in case of allergy to spices

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Vanilla: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Egg white: free of fat and cholesterol, it is useful in case of high cholesterol and gallstones and suitable for high-protein diets.

Cocoa: powerful antioxidant rich in purine alkaloids (theobromine, caffeine, adenine), tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols, proteins, starches and sugars and B vitamins favorable to basal metabolism and cardio-vascular well-being because it lowers blood pressure and promotes blood flow at the level of the coronary arteries. It contains phenylethylamine capable of decreasing the production of cortisol (stress hormone).

Wholemeal flours: providing zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. They stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Vanilla: it has favorable effects on liver function to have choleretic, digestive, eupeptic, stomachic, hepatoprotective, antihepatotoxic, spasmolytic properties of smooth muscle fibers.

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for people suffering from:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Mucositis (Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)