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Chocolate Ganache Spook Cakes with Marshmallow Ghosts
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 ½ c of flour
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp of salt
½ cup of cocoa powder
½ cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup of water
½ cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
For Ganache:
1 cup of chocolate chips
¼ cup of heavy cream
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla
For Marshmallow Ghosts:
3 egg whites
½ cup sugar
1 cup of corn syrup (* To make corn syrup click here: http://www.thekitchn.com/pantry-staples-diy-cane-sugar-131934)
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
1 package Wilton brand eye candies
METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt.
Melt chocolate in microwave at :30 increments. Combine with eggs, water, oil and vanilla. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients.
Fill jumbo muffin tin ½ way and bake for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, for the marshmallow, beat eggs whites, sugar and corn syrup until fluffy add sugar and vanilla. Transfer marshmallow to a pastry bag fitted with a circular tip that is about ½"-3/4" in diameter.
For the ganache. Heat cream in pyrex pitcher in microwave in :30 increments until hot. Pour over chocolate chips and whisk until melted. Add honey, and vanilla and set aside.
Invert muffins so their bottoms become their tops. Spoon 1 heaping spoonful of ganache on top, allowing it to melt over the sides. Let rest for 20 mins to set. Pipe ghost marshmallow mounds on top. Dot with eyes facing out.
Refrigerate until ready to serve, then let the cakes come to room temperature on the counter for 20 mins before serving.
Why this Chocolate Ganache Cakes w/ Marshmallow Ghosts: Halloween Sweet Treats works for PCOS
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Is Chocolate Ganache Cakes w/ Marshmallow Ghosts: Halloween Sweet Treats good for PCOS?
Yes, this Chocolate Ganache Cakes w/ Marshmallow Ghosts: Halloween Sweet Treats recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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