How to Make a Low Carb Spicy Chia Pudding Cake

Serve spicy chia cake as a snack with tea.

If you are looking for a healthy dessert that is low carb and packed with Omega-3, make a chia seed cake. The spices in the cake complement the mild nutty flavor of chia while dates and cashews add richness. Chia seeds form a gel when soaked in liquids so make sure not to keep the batter out for more than 30 minutes before baking it. Add a glaze made with sugar-free sweetener and water or serve this spicy chia cake with a dollop of fat-free whipped cream to make an indulgent dessert that is guilt-free too.

Things You'll Need

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar substitute
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp. ginger powder
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder
• 5 tbsp. dry coconut powder
• 1 cup almond meal or almond flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3 tbsp. chopped dates
• 10 cashews, chopped
• 8-inch round baking pan

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch round pan and set aside.

2. Cream butter and sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Add one egg and beat until well-blended.

3. Add vanilla extract and chia seeds. Mix well and add spice powders and coconut powder. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes so that the chia seeds can soak and form a gelatinous "pudding-like" texture.

4. Fold in almond meal and baking powder gently. Add cashews and dates, mixing carefully so that the gel does not disintegrate.

5. Pour the batter in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Resources

• Food Network: Two-Tiered Spiced Carrot Cake with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting