Heart-Healthy Caramel Cake
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with this Heart-Healthy Caramel Cake, a nourishing twist on the classic dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, unsweetened almond milk, and naturally sweetened with applesauce and honey, this moist and flavorful cake provides a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste. The star of this recipe is the luscious, naturally sweet caramel sauce crafted from pitted dates—perfectly rich yet free from refined sugar. With its easy preparation and irresistible flavor, this heart-smart treat is ideal for gatherings or an after-dinner indulgence. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a wholesome dessert that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your heart!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup Applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 1 cup Pitted dates
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Skim milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the almond milk, applesauce, egg, honey, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes until the dates are soft and mushy.
Remove from heat and blend the mixture using a hand blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
Add the skim milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the date mixture and blend until combined.
Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the warm caramel sauce over the top of the cake and allow it to soak in slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature for a sweet treat that is kind to your heart.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.4 g | 247% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3336 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.2 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 785 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3109 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
