Keto Cake with Walnuts, Hazelnuts and Chocolate: Kericetta!

Name: Informazioni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italia

December 13, 2023

If you are looking for an irresistible keto cake, you have come to the right place! This cake started out as a mistake but turned out to be a culinary breakthrough. A delicious fusion of the fluffy texture of a daisy and the enveloping taste of a tart, enhanced by walnuts, hazelnuts and dark chocolate.

Walnut, hazelnut and chocolate keto cake

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Information

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

30 min

Servings

4 pers

Ingredients

400 g Almond flour
80 g Coconut flour
100 g erythritol
100 g dark chocolate
100 g walnuts
20 g yeast (or CremorTartar)
3 eggs
2 egg whites
100 g butter

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Coarsely chop the walnuts and dark chocolate.
In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, and baking powder.
Add the eggs and the two lightly beaten egg whites to the dry mixture and mix well until smooth.
Add the melted butter, mix well, and then incorporate the chopped nuts and dark chocolate.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and level the surface.
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once cooked, let it cool before cutting it into portions and enjoying.

Insights on Erythritol and the Ketogenic Diet:

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener made by fermenting natural sugars found in foods such as fruits, beer, and cheese. It is commonly used in the ketogenic diet because it has minimal impact on blood sugar and insulin, making it ideal for those seeking to reduce sugar intake.

The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, relies on lowering carbohydrates and increasing healthy fats to induce a metabolic state called ketosis. In this state, the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, which can lead to greater weight loss and improvements in metabolic health.

Almond and coconut flour, used in this recipe, are flours low in carbohydrates and high in good fats, ideal for maintaining the nutritional intake required in the ketogenic diet.

The walnut, hazelnut, and chocolate keto cake will not only satisfy your craving for dessert, but will allow you to enjoy a delicious dessert without straying from your nutritional goals. Get ready to delight your palate with this healthy and tasty treat!

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Cristina Guzzetti

I am Cristina Guzzetti a mom and a food addict.
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