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No-Knead Protein Chocolate Yeast Cake
Chocolate yeast cake rich in protein without kneading and without rolling. Perfect when you want something sweet and healthy but don't have the energy to mess with dough.
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Nutrition values per serving
Calories
65 cal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fiber
1 g
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
1 hr 15 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
Ingredients
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Scale
60 g of flour
60 g of wholemeal flour
40 grams of erythritol ErythritolA natural, almost zero-calorie sweetener that looks and bakes much like sugar.
150 g of pro-vanilla yogurt
3 g of dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
A pinch of salt
45 g of 2% lactose-free milk (or other milk you like)
For chocolate spread
20 g of cocoa
45 g of 2% lactose-free milk (or other milk you like)
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Method
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Mix the dry dough ingredients
Add the yogurt and milk and mix until a uniform dough is obtained
Cover to rise for an hour
Mix the ingredients of the chocolate spread
Pour the chocolate spread on the dough and gently fold it inward in wide movements, just until you get a marble pattern (avoid overmixing)
Bake in an oven heated to 180°C for 30 minutes.
Small tips that make a difference
- Mix the dough with a spoon only - no kneading or rolling required.
- Let the dough rise somewhere warm until doubled in volume.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I really not need to knead?
- Correct. The dough is relatively wet and organises itself during proofing, which removes kneading and rolling entirely.
- How many calories per slice?
- About 65 calories per slice with roughly 6g of protein, with the recipe making 12 slices.
- Can I freeze it?
- Yes, for up to two months. Freeze slices separately and warm for 20 seconds in the microwave.
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