MOIST CHRISTMAS CAKE (NO ADDED SUGAR OR FAT)
This recipe is really moist with a great flavour. Because of the natural sugars in fruit it is naturally sweetened. I have used this cake for all special occasions and everyone just loves it. Especially when they find out there is no added sugar or fat!
Provided by Keencook
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line base and sides of 20cm squared cake tin with paper.
- Place mixed fruit, apricots, undrained pineapple, orange juice and spice in a saucepan.
- Bring slowly to boil, simmer uncovered 2-3 minutes, remove from heat.
- Cover and allow to cool.
- Stir egg yolks (optional) and soda into fruit mixture.
- Whip egg whites stiffly in large bowl.
- Fold in fruit mixture, then fold in flour, making a firm mixture.
- Spread into cake tin, bake in moderate oven (160c) for 1 1/2 hours.
- Cover the hot cake with foil and allow to cool in the pan.
- On special occasions, you may decorate the top with glace cherries and a few almonds.
- Take care- all nuts have a high fat content.
- The pineapple can be replaced by 3/4 cup water and 1 cup mashed pumpkin.
- or 3/4 cup water and 1 cup pureed pie apricots Add the pumpkin or apricots after the fruit mixture has cooled.
- The water is added to the dried fruit so it can be boiled.
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Shoriful Gojol Midea
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.
Luc Lucien
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right.
Yilikal Mebrate
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Bello comedy
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very enjoyable. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Lisa Gee
[email protected]I was really impressed with this cake. It was so moist and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Zulfiqar Bhatti
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the moist texture and the warm spices. It's the perfect cake to enjoy on a cold winter day.
Lillian Marshall
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more moisture, such as applesauce or yogurt.
Ramesh Sunar
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the spices gave it a warm and festive taste. I will definitely be making this cake again next year!
Karune Bulathsinhalage
[email protected]This cake is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Christmas without all the guilt. It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Sudais Abbasi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this cake was. I'm not typically a fan of fruitcake, but this one was moist and flavorful without being too sweet. The spices were also perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Chidinma Nmezi
[email protected]This Christmas cake is a delightful treat! I love that it has no added sugar or fat, making it a healthier option for the holidays. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the spices gave it a warm and festive taste. I will definitely be making this ca