- Why does it feel cool when eating?
- When erythritol (sugar alcohol) dissolves, it absorbs heat from its surroundings (endothermic reaction), causing the 'menthol-like' coolness.
Keto Poppy Seed Cake
In the ketogenic diet, avoiding flour (carbohydrates) is the main task. Fortunately, poppy seeds are fatty and fibrous, perfectly replacing grains. Since poppy seeds are heavy, the cake structure is maintained by egg white foam, creating a dense yet airy texture that doesn't spike blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
100
g
Almond flour
150
g
Ground poppy seeds
120
g
Erythritol
4
pcs
Eggs
80
g
Melted butter
1
tsp
Baking powder
1
pcs
Lemon zest
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
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Equipment Needed
- Cake tin (20-22 cm)
- Whisk
- Spatula
Allergen Information
Nuts
Eggs
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Oven on: 180°C. Separate the eggs.
Tip: Basic step.
2
✓
Whisk whites to stiff peaks with half the erythritol.
Tip: Stable foam is the framework.
3
✓
Mix yolks with remaining erythritol, butter, lemon, vanilla, then poppy seeds and almonds.
Tip: This will be a thick paste.
4
✓
Loosen paste with a little foam, then gently fold in the rest.
Tip: Don't break the foam!
5
✓
Bake for 30 minutes.
Tip: Skewer test!
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Ingredients
- 100 g Almond flour
- 150 g Ground poppy seeds
- 120 g Erythritol
- 4 pcs Eggs
- 80 g Melted butter
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 pcs Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract