How to prepare a delicious light chocolate cake using stevia as a natural sweetener instead of sugar. Perfect for those who want a light dessert without refined sugars, this recipe is an ideal option for those who want to keep calories under control without giving up pleasure.
Today we offer you a classic recipe, perfect for starting the day with a delicious breakfast or for treating yourself to a sweet and light snack in the afternoon.
This is a light version of the chocolate cake, made special by the use of stevia rebaudiana, a natural sweetener that we can buy pure in herbalist’s shops. The advantages of stevia are many: it does not affect blood sugar levels, does not cause cavities, is free of artificial ingredients and contains no calories. With a sweetening power up to 400 times greater than white sugar, it is a valid alternative both for those who need to keep their weight under control and for diabetics. And now, let’s discover the recipe.
Light chocolate cake
Ingredients for 6 people
Procedure
To prepare this cake, we melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie and, once we have obtained a smooth cream, we add the oil. We whip the egg whites with the stevia and a pinch of salt, and incorporate the flour and baking powder into the chocolate. Gently add the whipped egg whites and pour the mixture into a cake pan lined with baking paper. Cooking takes place at 180°C for approximately 25 minutes. Once ready, we can enjoy the cake dusted with icing sugar, perhaps accompanied by an orange and cinnamon flavored tea.
This cake is perfect for those looking for a light dessert without refined sugars, but who don’t want to give up the taste of chocolate. Try enriching the dough with blueberries or other additions to your liking: the result will be even more surprising.
How to use stevia in desserts
Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the plant Stevia rebaudiananative to South America. It is appreciated for its high sweetening power, which can reach up to 400 times that of white sugar, without providing calories. Unlike many artificial sweeteners, stevia does not alter blood sugar levels, making it ideal for those who have blood sugar problems or want to keep their weight under control. Furthermore, it is safe for the teeth, as it does not contribute to the formation of cavities. Available in pure powder, it is an excellent healthy and natural alternative for sweetening recipes and drinks.
Using stevia in desserts is an excellent alternative to sugar, but requires some precautions. Since stevia has a much higher sweetening power than sugar, a very small quantity must be used. Typically, a teaspoon of pure stevia replaces about a cup of sugar, but sugar not only sweetens, it also contributes to the structure of desserts, so when using stevia it is important to balance the consistency of the dough. You can compensate with ingredients such as flour or yogurt, or even with fruit such as grated apple. Furthermore, since stevia can have a slight bitter aftertaste if used in large quantities, it is advisable to balance it with flavors such as vanilla or cocoa. Finally, stevia resists high temperatures well, so it is safe to use in cakes and biscuits, but it is important to follow standard baking temperatures to maintain the ideal consistency of the dessert.
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