I know your thinking eww, cauliflower in my cake…but this is a must-trust guys! If you know me, I’m always looking for ways to add nutrient dense foods (usually veggies!) to anything, be a smoothies, a snacks or now sweets!
I had a huge head of cauli already chopped and sitting in the fridge from my Batch Build, and was looking for a creative way to use it up! Eating Evolved just sent me some uber delicious chocolate bars that have a top notch ingredient lists and fit well into my Brand Approval List! Cake sounded delicious, but instead of using the traditional ingredients I wanted to incorporate something different, something that my body could appreciate! …350 degrees and 25 minutes later CAUL ME CRAZY CHOCOLATE CAKE was born! 🙂 All jokes aside, it’s so dense and chocolatey you’d never guess your eating a serving of vegetables in your dessert! Hint: could be a way to add to your children’s veggie intake!
Cauliflower is one of my favorite brassica vegetables due to its health benefits. It’s full of fiber, vitamins C, K & B, as well as manganese and folate. Cauliflower helps your body detoxify in two ways. It contains antioxidants that support Phase 1 detoxification and has sulfur-containing nutrients that support Phase 2 detoxification. The glucosinolates in cauliflower activate detoxification enzymes which help the digestive system run smoothly. Studies show adding brassica vegetables to your diet can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, aid in weight loss and promote a flourishing digestive system.
The cacao powder along with chocolate bars provides you with the richest source of antioxidants for fighting cancer, and gives you an instant mood boost from the theobromine content that is found in raw cacao (chocolate in its purest form).
The walnuts in this dish are a must! They provide a dense cake like texture and this “super nut” is loaded with brain healthy omega-3 fatty acids, as well as, protein for maintaining strong muscles and bones.
Not only is this 100% indulgent free – it’s approved for anyone living a dairy free or lifestyle; something hard to pair with cake and cookies. It contains healthy fats from all sources: coconuts (MCT), eggs (mono and poly unsaturated), and nuts (omega-3). This cake provides a whopping 7g of protein per slice and is refined sugar free, using only natural sources of sweeteners – #eatrealfood ya’ll!
Overall, this is more of a healthy “meal” than dessert if you can believe it! You can now “have your cake and eat it too” and chocolate cake at that!
Let me know how your CAULI CAKE turns out by tagging #NourishingNelli on Instagram or Facebook!
Nelli
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup + 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 - 2 tbsp Eating Evolved Chocolate Spread
- 12 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces + 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup Eating Evolved Chocolate broken into pieces
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
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Spray a round cake pan or 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil
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In a high speed blender blend cauliflower, milk and eggs until smooth
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Add maple syrup, dates, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil
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In a large bowl mix together coconut flour, cacao powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt
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Add dry mixture to the blender and blend until smooth
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In a small blender or food processor blend together walnuts and almond milk to make a creamy paste
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Add the paste to your large blender and blend everything until well combined
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Stir in the chocolate pieces or cacao nibs
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Pour batter into your baking dish and bake for 25-30 until knife inserts clean.
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Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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