Courtesy of Kulinaria Recetas
This rich and airy chocolate cake is made with wholesome ingredients like lentils and sweet potato, creating a naturally moist texture and deep flavor. The dark chocolate and cocoa powder make it intensely chocolatey, while the whipped eggs give it a light, cloud-like texture. It’s a nourishing twist on a classic dessert that no one will guess includes legumes.
Ingredients
For one 8-inch / 20 cm round pan
4 large eggs
1 cup cooked lentils (well drained and cooled)
1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed
3 tablespoons honey (or sugar, if preferred)
4 tbsp dark chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3tbsp g walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Line or lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
2- Cook the lentils until very tender, drain well, and let them cool completely.
3- Boil the sweet potato until soft, then mash until smooth and let it cool.
4- Melt the dark chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
5- Separate the eggs, placing the whites in one large bowl and the yolks in another.
6- In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked lentils, mashed sweet potato, egg yolks, honey, melted chocolate, and cocoa powder. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
7- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches, using slow, folding motions to keep as much air as possible in the batter.
9- Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
10- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
11- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12- Let the cake cool in the pan before removing. It will settle slightly as it cools.
Serve at room temperature. The texture is soft, moist, and delicately airy — like a chocolate cloud.
Nutrition facts per serving (1 slice, 100 g, 3.5 oz):
Calories 189 kcal, Fat 9.9 g, Saturated Fat 2.8 g, Carbohydrates 17.7 g, Dietary Fiber 3.5 g, Sugars 8.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, Sodium 43 mg, Calcium 32 mg, Iron 2.1 mg, Potassium 328 mg, Vitamin C 4.3 mg.
