Agave Almond Cake

Agave Almond Cake

Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on February 25, 2009

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

Almonds: Beta-Sitosterol Benefits BPH

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat a 9-inch round springform pan with cooking spray.
Beat egg yolks with agave nectar, vanilla, baking soda and sea salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites (ensuring the beaters are dry) on medium speed until very foamy but not stiff (about 2 minutes).
Gently fold the egg whites into the nut mixture just until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean (25-27 minutes).
Run a knife around the outer edge of the cake and let completely cool.
Serve.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, No Citrus, No Corn, No Dairy, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 145.15

Calories: 265

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.6 g	*
Saturated Fat	1 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	5 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.9 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	6 mg	*
EPA, DHA	1 mg, 6 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	70.5mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	13.9 g	*
Sugars	10.7 g	*
Fiber	2.4 g	*
Protein	5.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	81.3 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	5.8 IU	1%
Vitamin E	3.8 IU	13%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.22 mcg	4%
Vitamin K	0.05 mg	0%
Folate	14.8 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.49 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.22 mg	13%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	45.9 mg	5%
Copper	0.02 mg	1%
Iron	0.83 mg	5%
Magnesium	39.6 mg	10%
Manganese	0.33 mg	16%
Phosphorous	99.6 mg	10%
Potassium	121.6 mg	3%
Selenium	5.6 mcg	8%
Sodium	177.4 mg	7%
Zinc	0.62 mg	4%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	1.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	1.5 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	55.3 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

Rating & Reviews

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Very good. The top and bottom of mine burned, so I'm thinking lower the temp and cook longer, but the inside is fantastic. Very moist, good texture, and great flavor!

by Michelle White on March 08, 2012