Superfood Kale Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this vibrant and nutritious Superfood Kale Cake—a unique twist on traditional baking that combines wholesome ingredients with a hint of indulgence. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh kale, almond flour, and chia seeds, this moist and flavorful cake delivers a superfood boost while remaining irresistibly light and fluffy. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and enhanced by the tangy zest of lemon, this recipe is a delightful balance of healthy and delicious. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this kale-infused creation is surprisingly easy to make and ready in under an hour. Whether you’re dusting it with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or enjoying it as-is, the Superfood Kale Cake is a stunning green centerpiece that’s guaranteed to surprise and delight at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh kale leaves, stems removed
- 150 grams almond flour
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs
- 120 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
- 120 milliliters honey or maple syrup
- 1 whole grated zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Blanch the kale leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain thoroughly and pat dry.
In a blender or food processor, puree the blanched kale until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, vanilla extract, and olive oil, and mix until combined.
Stir the kale puree into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, taking care not to overmix. Stir in the chia seeds at the end.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar (optional) before serving. Slice and enjoy your Superfood Kale Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1435 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% | |
*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.
