Double Choc Fudge Cake
Makes: 8 servesCalories: 266Difficulty Level: EasyPreparation time: 25 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2 sachets of Bulk Nutrients Protein Hot in Chocolate or 2 scoops (60g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Protein Matrix+ or Thermowhey in Chocolate
- 4 tablespoons almond meal
- 30g nuts of choice – we used walnuts
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 tablespoon milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon no sugar added maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or organic butter
For the mousse:
- 300g silken tofu
- 200g dark organic chocolate
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
For the base:
- Step 1: Line a medium cake tin with baking paper.
- Step 2: In a bowl combine maple syrup, coconut oil (or organic butter), milk and nut butter. Heat for 20 seconds to help with mixing.
- Step 3: Add remaining base ingredients and mix to a firm dough.
- Step 4: Press into lined cake tin.
For the mousse:
- Step 1: Melt chocolate and milk together.
- Step 2: Place in a food processor with all remaining mousse ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Pour over the base.
- Step 4: Place in the fridge to set for approximately 2-3 hours.
- Step 5: Best consumed within 2-3 days and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutritional Information
per serve 87.5g/per100g
Energy (Kj): 1090/1250 | Protein (g); 10.5/12 | Fat (g): 16.7/19 | Sat.fat (g): 8.2/9.4 | Carbs (g): 17.2/19.6 | Sugar (g): 13.6/15.6 | Sodium (mg): 47/54
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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