Sugar-Free Chocolate Apple Cake: A Healthy Weight Loss Dessert

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• Sweet apples: 4 medium (about 600g | 21oz)
• Eggs: 4 large
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 5 tablespoons (35g | 1.2oz)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil: for greasing the mold

For the Accompanying Mango Tea:

• Lemon: 2 wedges
• Freeze-dried mango: 1 tablespoon
• Black loose-leaf tea: 2 tablespoons
• Water: 1 liter (4 cups), boiling

Instructions

Cake Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F)
2. Prepare the apples:

• Remove cores
• Peel completely
• Cut into medium-sized pieces

1. Make the batter:

• Place apple pieces in a blender
• Blend until smooth
• Add eggs
• Add cocoa powder
• Add baking powder
• Blend until completely combined

1. Baking:

• Grease a silicone loaf pan with olive oil
• Pour batter into prepared pan
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
• Let cool in pan for 10 minutes

Mango Tea Preparation:

1. In a teapot or large heat-safe container:

• Add lemon wedges
• Add freeze-dried mango
• Add loose-leaf black tea

1. Pour boiling water over ingredients
2. Steep for 4-5 minutes
3. Strain and serve

Nutritional Information (per slice, 8 slices per cake)

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 3g
• Fat: 3g
• Sugar: 10g (all from natural sources)

Time Requirements:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Pro Tips and Tricks

1. Apple Selection:

• Choose naturally sweet apple varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp
• Riper apples will provide more natural sweetness
• Use red apples for maximum sweetness

1. Texture Perfect:

• Blend apples until completely smooth for best texture
• Don’t overmix after adding eggs
• Test doneness with a toothpick in the center

1. Moisture Control:

• If apples are very juicy, drain excess liquid after blending
• Let cake cool completely before slicing
• Store in an airtight container

1. Tea Enhancement:

• Adjust steeping time based on desired strength
• Use room temperature lemon for better flavor release
• Don’t over-steep to avoid bitterness

Variations and Substitutions

1. Fruit Options:

• Replace some apples with pears
• Add mashed banana for extra sweetness
• Include grated zucchini for more moisture

1. Flavor Enhancements:

• Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Include cinnamon or nutmeg
• Add orange zest for citrus notes

1. Tea Variations:

• Use green tea instead of black
• Try different dried fruits
• Add fresh ginger for extra warmth

1. Special Dietary Needs:

• Use carob powder instead of cocoa
• Add ground flaxseed for extra nutrition
• Include protein powder for protein boost