Whisky Chocolate Cake

Whisky Chocolate Cake
'Tis the season. So go ahead and enjoy the healthy version of this otherwise sinful cake. Whisky in moderation is said to be beneficial. Besides, this cake has no refined or white flour, trans fat, butter and sugar. Plus, it has coconut oil.

Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour – 1 cup

Jaggery (powdered) – 1 (can increase if you want it sweeter)

Cocoa – ¼ cup

Baking powder – 1 tsp

Baking soda – ½ tsp

Salt – 1 tsp

Eggs – 2

Coconut oil – ½ cup

Sour cream or hung curd – ½ cup (to adjust consistency)

Apple cider vinegar – 1 tsp

White Chocolate (for topping) – 2 tbsp

Method

Beat eggs with salt, vinegar and curd

Add oil and beat well again

Sieve flour twice with baking powder and soda

Add jaggery and the rest of the dry ingredients

Add dry mix little at a time to the egg mix        

Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C for about 20 to 25 mins

Let cool

Whisky Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

Fresh cream – 150 ml

Dark chocolate chips – ½ cup

Whisky – ¼ cup (can increase or decrease according to taste)

Method

Microwave the fresh cream or heat in a double boiler for 5 to 10 mins

Add chocolate chips and cover for 15 to 20 mins till the chips melt

Mix well

Let it cool a bit

Add whisky and mix well

Assembling the cake

Cut the cake horizontally into two

Spread the icing on the cut part

Cover the cake with the other part

Pour the icing over it and spread it evenly on top and the sides

Top with bits of white chocolate

Health Benefits of Whisky

Weight Loss Aid              

A glass of whiskey may help dieters achieve weight loss while drinking in moderation. A 1991 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found alcohol increased total energy and decreased carbohydrate intake in men and women. Whiskey is an ideal choice of liquor, since it contains simple sugars that can quickly be broken down to be converted into energy for the body

Regulate Diabetes 

Whiskey has been shown to reduce the chances of diabetes by as much as 30 to 40 percent. A 2010 study published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases found alcohol consumption reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes by improving the body’s ability to regulate insulin and glucose levels. However, binge drinking can actually increase the incidence

Cancer Prevention

Whiskey contains high levels of ellagic acid — an antioxidant compound that helps neutralize free radicals — the harmful by-products of cellular metabolism that cause diseases such as cancer and heart disease. The high levels of ellagic acid in whiskey could serve as an effective measure in preventing cancer. A 1998 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found consumption of phenolic-containing alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey and wine, raised plasma total phenol content, and enhanced the antioxidant capacity of plasma. Moderate alcohol consumption and an increase in antioxidant intake can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.