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Chocolate-Ginger Cake




The secret to this cloudlike confection is folding in beaten egg whites. Be sure to clean the beaters and the bowl thoroughly before whipping the whites—any trace of fat will result in decreased volume.

Vegetable oil spray for greasing pan
118 ml unsweetened baking chocolate, broken up
1/3 cup water
79 ml vegetable oil
177 ml pecans, toasted and cooled
59 ml unsweetened cocoa powder
59 ml Atkins Quick QuisineTM Bake Mix
12 large eggs, room temperature, separated
531 ml granular sugar substitute, divided
2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
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1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease the bottom of a 10-inch tube pan, and line with parchment or waxed paper.
2. Place chocolate and the water in a microwavable bowl; microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, until chocolate is melted, checking at 1-minute intervals. Stir until smooth, cool to lukewarm, then stir in oil; set aside.
3. In a food processor, pulse pecans, cocoa powder and bake mix until pecans are finely ground.
4. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with ¼ cup sugar substitute on high speed with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Stir in melted chocolate, pecan mixture and ginger.
5. In another large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed with an electric mixer, until frothy. Gradually add remaining sugar substitute, beating until stiff peaks form.
6. With a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk mixture to lighten; fold in the remaining meringue until just combined. Pour batter evenly in prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
7. Allow cake to cool for 30 minutes before removing from pan. To remove: Run a knife around the inner and outer rim of cake, place a wire rack or plate over pan, and invert. Remove pan, and peel off paper. Cool completely before cutting

Servings: 16
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake/Cook time: 45 minutes


Carbohydrates:
7.5 grams
Net Carbs:
5.5 grams
Fiber:
2 grams
Protein:
7.5 grams
Fat:
16.5 grams
Calories:
193

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