Super cool ideas of what to gift to your dad – Father’s Day is just around

Are you wondering about your choice of gift forfather to make this father’s day a special one? Don’t worry because you are not alone and you have many options to choose from. But, with father’s day fast approaching and it literally being round the corner, you must really be looking for real cool ideas, if you want to make it a memorable one. Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to make the most out of a father’s day event? It matters to you irrespective of who you are and where you live. Though there is a lot of talk about daughters sharing special space with their all favorite dads, it’s never a limitation for the sons to showcase their true respect and affection too. 

Talking more specifically about the gift forfather, there are several dependencies ranging from age to his personal preferences. You know it better if a relaxing holiday suits your father or he might be impressed with a fossil watch. Irrespective of what gift you present to your father, your purpose remains the same which is to honor your dad and express your gratitude for what he is in your life. Though you might think that a gift is a common thing and it’s a monotonous routine to follow, you can never ignore the value of a gift wrapped up with love and affection. If you are damn sure about what to pick and pack, be sure you are spending right on whatever the gift you have finalized. At the same time, if you are still considering about the right choice, check out some amazing gifts with special discounts online. You can never go disappointed with online shopping and you can also be sure of better deals on an occasion like the father’s day.                 

Healthy Foodie: Light and Fluffy Chocolate Cake Recipe

A healthy chocolate cake recipe? Are you already wrinkling your nose in disagreement? Yes, it is possible. All you need is a handful of ingredients, 10 minutes of preparation time, 30 minutes of cooking time and your light and fluffy, healthy chocolate cake is ready. Even if you are the fiercest of cake bakers and fans, you will fall head over heels in love with this moist chocolate cake; we guarantee. You can even jazz it up with homemade low fat ice cream, crumbled cookies, nuts and chopped fruits - all without compromising on the health front. Ready? Here you go!

Nutritional Information

180 kcalories

Protein 5g

Carbohydrate 27g

Fat 7 g

Saturated fat 3g

Fibre 1g

Sugar 18g

Salt 0.33 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoon of butter

3 large eggs

1 tbsp whole wheat cornflour

100g 0% Greek yogurt

2 tbsp icing sugar

100g light soft cheese

70g plain flour

2 tbsp cocoa

½ tsp baking powder

85g caster sugar

25g chopped dark chocolate

1 tbsp strong black coffee

Method 

Heat the oven to 360 degrees.

Take a bowl and whisk the eggs and sugar until they are light and fluffy. Continue for 5 minutes using an electric hand whisk. The mixture would have increased in great volume by now.

Now, gently add in whole wheat cornflour, cocoa, baking powder, flour to the mixture one by one and fold them in by using a large metal spoon.

Now take a baking tray of the shape you want your cake to be. Apply a thin sheet of baking paper and place the cocoa mixture over it. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cake is well risen. In order to check if the cake is well made, press the sides of the cake – if it springs back when gently spread it is a perfectly made cake. Leave the cake to cool for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, for the icing of the cake, microwave the chocolate and coffee together for 30 seconds or until the chocolate has melted.

Now take a different bowl and beat the soft cheese with yogurt and icing sugar until smooth. It is time to mix a bit of this mixture with the melted chocolate and coffee.

Now, place the cake on a serving plate and spread the yogurt mixture on top.

To finish the cake, microwave 15 grams of chocolate until melted and finish the last touches of the cake.

Healthy Valentine's Day Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the cake

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour/atta
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/4 teaspoon soda bicarbonate
• 2-3 teaspoon hot water
• 1/4 cup butter

For the chocolate ganache

• 100 grams 80-90 pre cent chocolate
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Method

For the cake

• Start with the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F.
• Grease the cake pan and keep it ready.
• Mix the cocoa powder with the coffee and hot water.
• Next, mix the sugar, butter and eggs until the sugar dissolves. Then add vanilla essence to it.
• Sift the bicarbonate soda and salt with the flour twice.
• Now fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet (eggs and cocoa powder mixture). Do not over mix.
• Put the batter in a loaf tin and bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes or when the knife inserted in it, comes out clean.

For the chocolate ganache

• Chop the chocolate bars into very small pieces. This will help it melt it fast.
• On low heat, boil the milk and mix cocoa powder in it.
• When the milk comes to a boil, add in the chopped chocolate and mix. Mix until it becomes smooth and no lumps remain.

Notes:

• Make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature.
• For an eggless version, omit the eggs and use ¼ cup of yogurt/curd instead.
• The same recipe can be followed with all purpose flour as well.
• Double the ingredients if you want to make a larger cake.
• Milk, white or dark chocolate can be use to make the sauce. Even chocolate chips can be used.

Orange Delight cake Preparation

Ingredients

1-Orange

3 cups-Orange Juice

2 cups-Fresh Cream

3 tbsp-Gelatine

1 tin (400 gm)-Sweetened Condensed Milk

How to make

Soak gelatine in orange juice. Heat over a pan of hot water till gelatine dissolves. Cool and keep aside.

Whip cream till light and fluffy (Save 3- 4 tbsp cream for decorating), fold in Sweetened Condensed Milk. Mix in juice and gelatine mixture and pour into a wet mould and freeze.

Unmould and serve decorated with orange sections  and  whipped cream.

Mango Cheesecake

Ingredients

1 tin (400 gm)- Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 tbsp-Gelatine

1/2 cup (75 ml)-Water

400 gm-Mango chopped

200 gm-Paneer grated

1/4 tsp-Mango Essence

200 ml-Fresh Cream

How to make

Dissolve the gelatine in 1/2 cup water over a pan of hot water. Blend together the grated paneer, Sweetened Condensed Milk, dissolved gelatine and mango essence in a blender or food processor.  

Add mango pieces and blend for another minute, saving some pieces for decoration. Whip the cream well and gently fold into the paneer - MILKMAID mixture.

Pour into a wet mould*. Leave to set in the refrigerator, when set, unmould, cut into squares/ wedges, Decorate with mango pieces and serve.

Here’s Our Low-Calorie Mango Cheesecake Recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Makes 6 pieces

Ingredients
For the biscuit base
• 3/4 cup crushed digestive biscuits
• 2 1/2 tbsp melted low fat butter

For the cream cheese mixture
• 1 cup low fat paneer
• 1 tbsp low calorie mango-flavoured drink mix
• 4 tbsp low fat milk
• 1/4 cup mango cubes

Method
For the biscuit base
• Combine the biscuits and butter in a bowl and mix well to form a crumbly mixture.
• Spread this mixture on the bottom of a 150 mm. (6") diameter loose-bottomed cake tin and press well to form an even layer.
• Refrigerate till set.

For the cream cheese mixture
• Blend the paneer in a blender till it is smooth and free of lumps, adding some milk if required. Keep aside.
• Combine the drink mix and remaining milk in another bowl and mix well.
• Add the blended paneer and mangoes to the above mixture and stir well.

How to proceed
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the set biscuit base and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours till set.
• Cut into 6 equal pieces and serve chilled.

Healthy Cake: Fat-free, Sugar-Free, Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• Buttermilk : 1 ½ cups
• Oats : 1 cup
• Banana : 1 
• Honey : ¼ cup
• Flour : 1 cup
• Baking Powder : 1 tsp
• Dalchini Powder : ½ tsp
• Raisins : ¼ cup
• Flour : 1 tsp

Method:

Put some buttermilk into a mixing bowl.

Add a cup of oats and soak it for 5 or 7 minutes, until the oats swell up.

Now slice a banana and add it to another bowl and then beat it.

Then add the honey and oats and blend all the ingredients.

Now add a cup of flour.

Add the baking powder and baking soda.

Then add the cardamom powder and raisins.

Now take the mixture from the first bowl and beat it again so that both the mixtures blend well and the dough is prepared.

Grease the baking tray and put the batter in the tray.

Dust the raisins with flour and spread them over the batter.

Bake at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Your fat free, sugar free cake is ready to eat.