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Gluten-Free Flourless Walnut Cake Recipe

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Gluten-Free Flourless Walnut Cake
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Ingredients
4
Count
Nutrition
284
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs , seperated
  • 350 g walnuts

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C and line a 22cm springform cake tin with baking paper.
  2. Using an electric beater, beat the egg yolks and the sugar together. COntinue beating until light and fluffy. This should take about five minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, grate the zest of the entire lemon. Add the zest to the egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
  4. Using a food processor or mini-mill grind the walnuts. You are looking for a fine nut meal texture. Set aside.
  5. In a seperate bowl, beat the egg whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Add the ground walnuts to the egg yolk mixture as well. Stir until thoroughly blended.
  7. Very carefully, fold in the remaining egg whites. Do not overbeat as you are looking to keep a light airy texture.
  8. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. WHen done should be firm to the touch and golden brown.
  9. Allow the cake to cool comepletely in the tin befoore removing to serve.
  10. Suggested serving with freshly whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.35 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.88g 29%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 24.35mg 1%
Potassium 182.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 23.24g 8%
Sugars 20.15g 81%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 9%
Protein 9.22g 18%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 28.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 404 Kcal (1691 kJ)
Calories from fat 241.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.82g 29%
Cholesterol 88.09mg 21%
Sodium 34.59mg 1%
Potassium 258.88mg 4%
Total Carbs 33.01g 8%
Sugars 28.63g 81%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 9%
Protein 13.09g 18%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 7%
Calcium 40.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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