What I love about this cake is that it tastes like an indulgent, rich chocolate mousse, yet its base is simply cooked apples. Apples contain pectin, a soluble fibre that gut bacteria ferment into short-chain fatty acids, helping support gut health.
Makes 8 slices. Estimated macros per slice:
250 kcal · 8 g protein · 22.5 g carbohydrate · 15 g fat · 5.5 g fibre
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, cored and chopped, with the skin on (450 g prepared weight)
- 1 teaspoon butter (5 g), optional
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 heaped tablespoons RheStore RheBuild Protein Blend (60 g)
- 200 g dark chocolate, for the cake
- 50 g dark chocolate, for the topping
Method
- Place the apples in a saucepan with the water and optional butter. Cover and cook gently for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely soft. Uncover briefly to evaporate any excess liquid.
- Blend the cooked apples into a smooth applesauce. Allow to cool until warm.
- Gently melt the 200 g chocolate. Stir the RheStore RheBuild Protein Blend into the applesauce, then add the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Pour into a small silicone mould or lined cake tin and smooth the top. Refrigerate for approximately 6 hours, or until set.
- Remove the cake from its mould. Melt the remaining 50 g chocolate, let it cool slightly while still pourable, then spread over the top.
- Return to the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set the topping, then cut into 8 slices.
Estimated macros per slice
250 kcal · 8 g protein · 22.5 g carbohydrate · 15 g fat · 5.5 g fibre
Based on eight equal slices, 70% dark chocolate, 60 g Rhebuild and the optional butter. Values vary with the chocolate used.
