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Chocolate tofu cake

Recipe Information

Description:
Chocolate tofu cake is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 2 hours, 20 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour, 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 3 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 2 Hours, 20 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Total Time 3 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Tofu; Cheese
Category Beans & Legumes; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • Cake:

    • 8 ounces firm tofu

    • 1/4 cup skim ricotta cheese

    • 4 ounces light cream cheese

    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

    • 2 large egg whites

    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    • 3 tablespoons light Irish cream liqueur

    • 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur

  • Topping:

    • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch glass pie pan with vegetable oil.

  • Mix the tofu, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, cocoa powder, cinnamon, egg whites, maple syrup and both liqueurs in a food processer until smooth. Transfer the mixture into the pie pan.

  • Bake for 1 hour on the center oven rack in a water bath.

  • Combine the ingredients for the topping in a separate bowl and whisk together.

  • After 1 hour, remove the cake from the oven and spread the topping over the cake.

  • Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the topping has set.

  • Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours prior to serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 78 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 6mg

  • Sodium: 42mg

  • Carbohydrate: 6g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 5g