Breadcrumb and Chocolate Chip Cake

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

Ingredients

• 200 g of breadcrumbs
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of melted butter
• 100 g of chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 1 sachet 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 frothy mixture.
3. Add the melted butter and continue mixing until it is well incorporated.
4. Combine the breadcrumbs, grated lemon zest and chocolate chips. Mix well.
5. Add the sachet of baking powder and a pinch of salt, then stir until you have a homogeneous dough. If it’s too thick, add a little milk to achieve a soft and workable consistency.
6. Pour the mixture into a previously buttered and floured 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 down and serve.

Curiosity

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

This cake is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, but it’s also great for an energizing snack. The chocolate chips give it a delicious touch that both adults and kids love.