How To Make Healthy Okara Chocolate Cake, Protein Chocolate Cake

       This week, I baked this chocolate cake.  I ate it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It turned out to be very delicious chocolate cake like one that a Japanese bakery sells! It was less sweet and rich in chocolate taste which I like. My husband also really loved it and asked me when I make it next time. :) 

        Surprisingly, this cake was made of okara (おから). As I mentioned in my previous entry, okara is tofu byproducts. Tofu lees, soy pulp, is called okara in Japanese. Okara is high nutrient food and is high in protein and fiber. Moreover, okara is very inexpensive. It's usually a few dollars for this 2 lb bag. :)  However, it's pretty hard to find okara at supermarkets because fresh okara spoils pretty quickly, so it only sells for just a short while (Just several days). If you want to get okara, you can find okara at tofu section in Japanese supermarket. If you cannot use up all your okara in a few days or so, just store them in your freezer. It will last two to three months. :)  Anyway, I'm going to share how to make healthy okara chocolate cake with you. :) 

Ingredients
20g (0.7 oz) of Butter (Melted)
2 Egg Yolks
20g (0.7 oz) of Honey
100g (3.5 oz) of Milk
40g (1.4 oz) of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
100g (3.5 oz) of Fresh Okara
2 Egg Whites
50g (1.7 oz) to 100g (3.4 oz) of Sugar  (It's slightly bitter and less sweet with 50g of sugar, so if you have a sweet tooth, add more sugar.)

Fresh Okara

1. Mix melted butter and egg yolks thoroughly. Add honey, milk and cocoa powder and mix them thoroughly.

2. Add fresh okara and mix them thoroughly.

3. Put egg whites and sugar into the mixer bowl and whisk together to make meringue.

4. Add 1/3 of meringue and stir them well. 

5. Add the rest of meringue into the bowl and stir them.  

6.  Coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then, pour the mixture into it. Bake it in an oven at 180℃ (356℉) for about 30 minutes.

7. Enjoy! (Optional : Garnish it with sliced strawberries and whipped heavy cream.)

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