Chocolate Nugget-Orange Flax Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Nugget-Orange Flax Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup granulated or firmly packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt; 1/3 cup honey; 3 tablespoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cups flax cereal; 3/4 cup dried currants or golden raisins; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) chopped walnuts or toasted, skinned hazelnuts (see Notes); 3/4 cup (4 ounces) chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated or firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups flax cereal
3/4 cup dried currants or golden raisins
3/4 cup (3 ounces) chopped walnuts or toasted, skinned hazelnuts (see Notes)
3/4 cup (4 ounces) chocolate chips

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
4
Stir to blend.
5
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the oil, buttermilk or yogurt, honey, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest.
6
Add to the dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
7
Mix in the flax cereal and currants or raisins.
8
Turn into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9
Toss the nuts and chocolate chips together and sprinkle evenly over the top.
10
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.
12
Serve warm, cut into squares or strips.

2139

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Nugget-Orange Flax Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Nugget-Orange Flax Cake

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