- Cool sensation.
- Erythritol effect. Natural.
- Dry sponge.
- Almond flour needs moisture. Watch baking time!
Sugar-Free Chestnut Cake
Chestnut's natural sweetness and starch make a great base for free-from baking. Replacing flour with almond flour lowers carbs and adds moisture. Erythritol dissolves well in the mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
14
oz
Unsweetened Chestnut Puree
1 1/2
cups
Almond Flour
4
large
Eggs (separated)
1/2
cup
Powdered Erythritol
3
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
1
packet
Baking Powder
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
8
oz
Mascarpone
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
2
oz
Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate
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Equipment Needed
- Mixer
- Cake pan
- Spatula
Allergen Information
Milk
Egg
Tree Nuts
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat 350°F. Whip yolks with half erythritol.
Tip: Erythritol melts slower.
2
✓
Mix in puree, almond flour, cocoa, baking powder.
Tip: Thick batter.
3
✓
Whip whites with rest of sweetener. Fold in.
Tip: Air lifts heavy almond batter.
4
✓
Bake 25-30 mins. Cool.
Tip: Almond flour burns fast.
5
✓
Cream: Mix Mascarpone, vanilla, sweetener. Fold in whipped cream.
Tip: Taste it!
6
✓
Split cake, fill, coat. Drizzle chocolate. Chill 2 hrs.
Tip: Cake softens.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 14 oz Unsweetened Chestnut Puree
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 4 large Eggs (separated)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Erythritol
- 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 packet Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Mascarpone
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 oz Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate