Chocolate Plum and Walnut Torte - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chocolate Plum and Walnut Torte is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter 8-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment; butter paper. Dust pan with flour. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Remove from over water. Add butter 1 piece at a time, mixing until melted and smooth. Mix in sugar. Mix in eggs 1 at a time. Add flour, then walnuts and stir to combine. Transfer batter to prepared cake pan. Bake just until springy to touch, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 15 minutes. Turn out onto rack, remove paper and cool completely.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chocolate Plum and Walnut Torte recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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