Description
Creating this savory cake that caters to different dietary needs can be a fun and healthy endeavor. Here are three variations of this cake recipe catering to different dietary needs: gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb.
Ingredients
1. Gluten-Free Broccoli Cake:
2 cups of broccoli florets
1 cup of gluten-free flour blend
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup of milk (any type)
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2. Vegan Broccoli Cake:
Ingredients:
2 cups of broccoli florets
1 cup of chickpea flour
1/2 cup of nutritional yeast
1/2 cup of unsweetened plant milk
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric for color
3. Low-Carb Broccoli Cake:
Ingredients:
2 cups of broccoli florets
1/2 cup of almond flour
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup of milk (any type)
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Gluten-Free Broccoli Cake:
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Steam or boil the broccoli florets until they are tender. Drain well and chop finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the eggs, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Fold in the chopped broccoli.
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
2. Vegan Broccoli Cake:
Instructions:
Follow the same steps as the gluten-free broccoli cake, replacing the eggs with a flaxseed egg substitute (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water per egg), and the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
3. Low-Carb Broccoli Cake:
Follow the same steps as the gluten-free broccoli cake, replacing the gluten-free flour blend with almond flour.
Notes
These recipes are quite flexible, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to better suit your taste or dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
