Dried Apricots & Choc Cake

Delicious & Healthy Recipe for Children

Dried Apricots & Choc Cake

Light popcorn cakes with cocoa and dried apricots — a healthier bake that children love to help make.

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Serves14 cakes

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 120g popping corn kernels
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 65g dried apricots (chopped)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C, gas mark 4). Place 14 paper bun cases into bun trays.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the corn kernels, cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake to coat.
  3. Once the popping stops, remove from the heat and let the popcorn cool for 6-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cocoa powder.
  5. Combine the cooled popcorn, chopped apricots and the egg white mixture. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  6. Divide the mixture between the bun cases and bake for 8-10 minutes until set.
  7. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition per Serving

80kcal
2gProtein
1gFibre
12gCarbs
3gFat