Helgas Cake Recipe

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Helgas Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
  2. Lightly grease 3 9-inch round cake pans with 1 1/2-inch sides.
  3. Line the bottoms of the pans with greased wax paper.
  4. In a food processor, grind the peacans with 1/2 cup sugar and salt until they turn into a fine meal.
  5. Add the egg yolks and the 2 whole eggs, vanilla and baking powder and blend toget a smooth paste.
  6. Whip the egg whites on high in the bowl of an electric mixer.
  7. As the egg whites start to gain volume and look fluffy, add to the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a slow and steady stream.
  8. Wisk on high until the whites are shiny and hold a stiff peak.
  9. Transfer pecan paste to a metal mixing bowl amd stir in a heaping spoonful of the egg whites.
  10. Gently fold remaining egg whites into pecan mixture until well incorporated.
  11. Divide the batter among the 3 cake cans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool
  12. For the frosting
  13. Place the chocolate, yolks and vanilla in a blender.
  14. With the motor running, add the hot coffee in a slow and steady stream.
  15. Add the butter in bits and process until the frosting is smooth.
  16. Spread on cooled cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 867.41 Kcal (3632 kJ)
Calories from fat 638.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70.98g 109%
Cholesterol 480.89mg 160%
Sodium 337.37mg 14%
Potassium 478.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 46.81g 16%
Sugars 35.46g 142%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19%
Protein 20.24g 40%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 183.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.67 Kcal (1405 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.47g 109%
Cholesterol 186.09mg 160%
Sodium 130.56mg 14%
Potassium 185.29mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.12g 16%
Sugars 13.72g 142%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 19%
Protein 7.83g 40%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 22%
Calcium 71mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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