Certainly! Here’s the recipe for a delightful Low Fat Fruit and Ginger Cake, perfect for dessert lovers looking for a healthier option. 🍰✨
Low Fat Fruit and Ginger Cake Recipe
- Name: Low Fat Fruit and Ginger Cake
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Servings: 20 Slices
- Rating: 4.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calories: 86.5 per slice
- Keywords: Fruit, European, Healthy, Sweet, Weeknight, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Apricots |
| 2 | Sultanas |
| 2 | Prunes |
| 1/2 | Brewed Tea |
| 8 | Plain White Flour |
| 2 | Baking Powder |
| 1 | Ground Ginger |
| 4 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
Instructions:
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Soaking the Fruits:
- Put apricots, sultanas, and prunes in a bowl.
- Pour brewed tea over the fruits.
- Leave to soak for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Preparing the Oven and Tin:
- Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4 (180°C/350°F).
- Lightly grease and line a 2 lb loaf tin, ensuring easy removal of the cake later.
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Blending the Cake Batter:
- In a food blender, combine plain white flour, baking powder, ground ginger, sugar, and egg.
- Blend the ingredients for about 2 minutes until you achieve a smooth batter.
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Incorporating the Fruits:
- Add the soaked fruits (apricots, sultanas, prunes) into the blender with the batter.
- Blend again until the fruits are evenly mixed throughout the batter.
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Baking the Cake:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared loaf tin.
- Use a knife to level the batter for even baking.
- Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).
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Cooling and Serving:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin.
- Once completely cooled, gently remove the cake from the tin.
- Slice the Low Fat Fruit and Ginger Cake into 20 delicious servings.
- Enjoy this moist, flavorful treat with a cup of tea or coffee!
This Low Fat Fruit and Ginger Cake is a delightful balance of sweet fruits and warm ginger spice, perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet treat any time of the day. 🍑🍇🍰 Give it a try and share the love! ❤️
