Brownie cake is delicious but often high in calories. This recipe replaces refined sugar with apple puree and reduces the amount of oil, lowering the calorie content without compromising on taste. The result is a moist cake with the natural sweetness of apple and a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for an afternoon tea treat!
Ingredients: – 200g apple puree – 1 egg – 30g vegetable oil – 70g low-gluten flour – 30g cocoa powder – 3g baking powder – 40g raisins – 20g chopped walnuts (toasted) – For decoration: 1/2 apple Instructions: 1. Prepare ingredients: Chop walnuts, soak raisins until soft and drain. Thinly slice a small portion of apple; grate the rest into puree, reserving about 200g. 2. Whisk egg and oil until combined, then mix in apple puree. 3. Sift cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder into the mixture. Gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing. 4. Add raisins and walnuts, stirring to incorporate. 5. Pour batter into a mold, decorating the surface with apple slices. 6. Bake at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from oven, unmold, and let cool. 7. The finished cake is dense and moist, with natural apple sweetness and intense chocolate flavor—surprisingly delicious!
