The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. However, if you have diabetes, you may need to be careful about what you eat. Traditional holiday treats like fruitcake can be high in sugar and carbohydrates, which can make it difficult to manage your blood sugar levels. Thankfully, there are many ways to make diabetic-friendly fruitcake that is just as delicious as the traditional kind. With a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy this classic holiday treat without worrying about your health.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DIABETIC HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE
Make and share this Diabetic Holiday Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hrs in 300 ove in greased pan.
- After first hour, cover with foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2437.5, Fat 128.8, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 3538, Carbohydrate 281.8, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 64.3, Protein 57.8
DIABETIC FRUITCAKE
Make and share this Diabetic Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Northern_Reflectionz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 cakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix raisins, dates, shortening, hot water, salt, cinnamon, cloves and prunes.
- Boil 5 minutes.
- Cool and add vanilla, flour, baking soda and baking powder.
- Line pans with paper.
- Bake 350 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325 and bake until tests come clear 25-30 minute more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 171.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 2.5
DIABETIC CHRISTMAS CAKE
I was looking for a recipe for my DH who adores his fruit cake. I found this on the A.B.C. and he loved it. Soaking time for the fruit is not included in the preparation time
Provided by Tisme
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the sultanas, raisins, brandy and water, and then soak overnight.
- Mix seived pumpkin, eggs, apple concentrate and milk.
- Add the soaked fruit, nuts and spices, then sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda. Return bran left in sieve to flour mixture. Mix well with wooden spoon.
- Spoon into a lightly greased 20cm cake tin.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 200C, then turn down the heat and bake at 180C until cooked through and browned. (approx. 1-1/4 hours).
- Using the apple concentrate gives the sweetness to this cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 208.9, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.7, Protein 4
DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE
This is a very good cake, without sugar and eggs, suitable for diabetics or those watching their weight.
Provided by ritagior
Time 50m
Yield Makes Pieces
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Mix the mixed vine fruits in the cognac or whiskey.
- Melt the chopped dates in the 4 tbsps. water very slowly mixing all the time, over low heat. Mix with the vine fruits. Let the mixture stand in a cool place for 3 to 6 hours.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and the mixed spice, add the rinds and the chopped nuts.
- Mix the flour mixture with the fruit mixture well and put the cake mixture in a greased loaf tin measuring approximately 12cms. x 22cms.
- Bake in a preheated oven, gas mark 4 or 195 degrees celius for about 50 mins. Check with a skewer. If it comes out clean, then the cake will be ready.
- Let cool for about 1 hour.
HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE
This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE (FRUIT CAKE)
Make and share this Holiday Fruitcake (Fruit Cake) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 1h34m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine mincemeat and sweetened condensed milk. Stir in beaten eggs then the fruit and walnuts. Add the flour/baking soda mixture and stir until combined.
- Spoon batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake approximately 1 hour 20 minutes or until test in middle of cake comes out clean. (I cook to 1 hour 10 minutes then start testing every 10 minutes until cake tests for doneness. If it's over baked it will be dry, otherwise the cake will come out perfectly moist. Be diligent with your testing.).
- Cool 15 minutes. Turn out of pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Cake may be cut into individual portions and wrapped in foil and frozen.
- To make in loaf pans, spoon 3/4 full. Bake 300 degrees for 1 hour or until test in middle of cake comes out clean.
Tips:
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots, and pineapple.
- Chop the fruit into small pieces. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the cake batter.
- Soak the fruit in alcohol. This will help to plump them up and add extra flavor. You can use rum, brandy, or even fruit juice.
- Use a light-colored cake mix. This will help the fruitcake to bake evenly. You can also use a gluten-free cake mix if you need to.
- Add spices to the batter. This will give the fruitcake a warm and festive flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven. This will help to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature is 250°F (120°C).
- Let the fruitcake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
Making a diabetic-friendly fruitcake is easy with the right ingredients and a little planning. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and festive treat that everyone can enjoy. And don't forget to store the fruitcake properly so that it stays fresh and moist for weeks to come.
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