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My Easy Recipes: Real Food & Real Flavor! A dessert I can't resist and don't need to

Carob Cake 



1. Prepare the apples: Grate the 4 large apples and add the cinnamon and ginger.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 200g carob flour, 70g ground almonds, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, and salt.
3. Prepare the eggs: Separate 4 eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Beat the egg yolks with 20ml maple syrup and lemon zest until fluffy.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the grated apples and mix well. Then, stir in 250g skyr and egg yolks. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into a baking dish lined with baking paper. Bake for 45 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
6. Prepare chocolate topping: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in 100ml of oat milk until smooth.
7. Cook topping: Boil 400 mL of oat milk in a saucepan, add the prepared cocoa mixture, and cook quickly, mixing so that there are no lumps and the pudding is easier to pour over the pastry.
8. Assemble: Once the cake is cool, pour the chocolate topping over it. Cook the pudding while the pastry is cooling. Cut into 15 pieces.

For detailed instructions, check my recipe on Samsung Food, where you can also find Nutritional information, Nutrition balance score, Glycemic Index, and more. The benefits are low glycemic index and high fiber!

Carob Flour
Carob flour is a fine powder made from the ground-up pods of the carob tree. It has a naturally sweet, slightly caramel-like taste that many find reminiscent of chocolate without the bitterness. Differing from cocoa, carob is naturally caffeine-free and contains no added sugars or artificial ingredients. And what's even more important, unlike cocoa, carob doesn't contain saturated fatty acids.

🌱Nutritional Benefits
- High in fiber.
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals (rich in calcium).
- Good source of protein.
- Naturally sweet: reduces the need for added sugars.
- Low amounts of fat: no cholesterol, no saturated fatty acids.
- Gluten-free.

🍴Ideas to inspire your culinary adventures
- Create a warm and comforting carob drink by mixing carob flour, cinnamon, and ginger with hot milk or water.
- Add a touch of sweetness and nutrition to your smoothies.
- Use carob flour for energy balls.
- Replace cocoa powder with carob flour in your favorite cake, brownie, or cookie recipes.

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