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Grilled Cucumber Salad with Coffee Chocolate Cake

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A savory grilled cucumber salad paired with a decadent coffee chocolate cake, balancing freshness and indulgence in perfect harmony.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cucumber Salad:

  • 2 cucumbers sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Coffee Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

Grilled Cucumber Salad:

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan.
  • Brush cucumber slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until slightly charred.
  • Toss grilled cucumbers with onion, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve immediately.

Coffee Chocolate Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together sugar, coffee, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 380
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 6%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Iron: 8%
  • Magnesium: 6%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • If you want the salad to be even more exciting, add feta cheese or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Coffee chocolate cake pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Don’t skimp on the grilling time—it adds that smoky flavor that takes the cucumbers to the next level.