Juicy Fruit Peel Cake with Refreshing Homemade Juice

Juice and Cake with Fruit Peels Recipe

Category: Desserts
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Fruit Juice

1. Wash and Prepare the Fruit
   Start by washing the Granny Smith apples (you can also use Golden apples) thoroughly. Remove the core with a corer and cut them into wedges, leaving the skin on to retain their nutritional benefits.
   Wash the carrots well and trim the ends. Cut them into small chunks, about 2 cm in size.
   Peel the pineapple, remove the tough core, and cut it into pieces.

2. Juicing the Fruit
   Place the apple wedges, carrot pieces, and pineapple chunks into the juicer. Extract the juice from the fruits, resulting in about 470g of juice. Set aside the remaining fruit pulp (approximately 100g).
   Squeeze the juice from the lemon and filter it to remove any seeds or pulp. Add the lemon juice to the fresh juice mixture and stir well.
   Refrigerate the juice and the fruit pulp until ready to serve.

Step 2: Make the Cake with Fruit Peel

1. Prepare the Cake Pan
   Grease a 26-27 cm round cake pan with a small amount of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and raw cane sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt to the mix and stir with a spatula.

3. Incorporate the Juice
   Add 100g of the leftover fruit pulp (from the juicing process) into the mixture, followed by 80g of the juice. Mix well until combined.

4. Add the Dry Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, sift the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, potato starch, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring continuously with the spatula to ensure the batter is smooth and well-combined.

5. Pour and Top the Batter
   Pour the prepared batter into the greased cake pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top to create a lovely crunchy topping.

6. Bake the Cake
   Place the cake pan in a preheated static oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.

7. Serve
   Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and slice. Serve the cake with the refreshing juice made from the fruit peel, and enjoy the delightful pairing of flavors!

Tips:

• Juicing Tip: You can substitute the Granny Smith apples with Golden apples or any other variety of apples you prefer.
• Cake Texture: For a lighter texture, you can replace some of the vegetable oil with yogurt or buttermilk for a slight tangy flavor.
• Flavor Variations: Feel free to experiment with other fruits such as pears, oranges, or even a hint of ginger for a spiced variation.

Enjoy your fresh, nutritious juice and a delicious, wholesome cake made with the fruit peels!