Honeycomb Cake

Honeycomb Cake is a delightful and airy Chinese dessert known for its unique texture and sweet honey flavor. This high-protein version provides a nutritious twist while maintaining the classic charm of this beloved treat.

Ingredients

• Egg whites - 4 large
• Granulated sugar - 40 grams
• Honey - 30 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Cake flour - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Milk - 30 ml
• Unsweetened Greek yogurt - 50 grams
• Vegetable oil - 15 ml

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan (around 15 cm/6 inches).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
3. In another bowl, mix the almond flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt together until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the honey, milk, Greek yogurt, and vegetable oil until smooth.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture, alternating with the wet mixture, until just incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, slice and serve the Honeycomb Cake as is, or with a drizzle of extra honey on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 60 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from egg whites and Greek yogurt, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour, promoting heart health.

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