Nut Cake
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Nut Cake

Indulge in my delightful nut cupcakes that are not only allergy-friendly but also bursting with flavor! Made with wholesome ground nuts, ripe bananas, and a touch of maple syrup, these treats are a guilt-free pleasure that everyone can enjoy. Perfectly moist and utterly satisfying, they're a must-try for anyone looking to savor a sweet without the sugar, milk, or gluten!

quickhealthy
gluten-freevegetarian

Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter (or another fat) (14 g)another fat
  • 3 eggs

🫙Pantry Staples(2)

  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of 100% cocoa (15 ml)

📦Other(2)

  • 1/2 cup of raisins (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup of walnuts (120 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend the eggs and raisins first until you obtain a more liquid batter.

  2. 2

    Then add the butter, walnuts, cocoa, and baking powder. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Blend eggs and raisins for 2-3 minutes until raisins break down into small pieces, creating natural fruit sugars that will caramelize and add moisture retention throughout baking.technique2-3 minutes
  • Use butter at 65-68°F (room temperature) so it incorporates smoothly without deflating the egg foam structure you've created in step one.ingredient65-68°F
  • Toast walnuts at 350°F for 6-8 minutes before adding to intensify flavor compounds and remove excess moisture that could make the cake dense.technique350°F for 6-8 minutes
  • Check doneness at 12 minutes instead of the full 15 - nut cakes continue cooking from residual heat and can go from perfect to dry in just 2-3 minutes.timing12 minutes
  • Sift cocoa powder with baking powder before adding to prevent cocoa clumping and ensure even leavening distribution throughout the dense nut batter.technique
Cuisine: dessertTranslated from: portuguese
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