DIABETIC CHRISTMAS CAKE

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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

1 1/2 cups sultanas
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon water
1 cup sieved pumpkin puree (no lumps)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup skim milk or 1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup wholemeal self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

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

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