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Breadcrumb Cake with Chocolate Chips

17/11/2023

The breadcrumb and chocolate chip cake is a simple and tasty dessert, perfect for recycling stale bread while enjoying the pleasure of chocolate chips. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 200 g breadcrumbs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 100 g melted butter
  • 100 g chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • The grated zest of 1 lemon
  • A pinch of salt
  • Milk (if necessary)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture.
  3. Add the melted butter and continue mixing until it is well incorporated.
  4. Add the breadcrumbs, grated lemon zest, and chocolate chips. Mix well.
  5. Add the packet of baking powder and a pinch of salt, then mix until you obtain a homogeneous batter. If it is too thick, add a little milk to reach a soft and workable consistency.
  6. Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured cake pan.
  7. Bake the cake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool, and serve.

Curiosities

Breadcrumb can be used as the main ingredient in many desserts as an economical alternative to flour. This preparation, which combines frugality and creativity, is a classic example of how recovery cuisine can result in delicious and surprising dishes.

This cake is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, but also for an energy-boosting snack. The chocolate chips give it a delicious touch that both adults and children love.