Pritikin Fruitcake Recipe 🍰
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Servings: 1 Cake
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pritikin Fruitcake, a moist and delicious treat perfect for any occasion! Despite its lack of sugar, this cake bursts with flavor, making it a guilt-free pleasure. Enjoy it plain or elevate its taste with a smear of butter. For a fruity twist, substitute water with fresh, sugar-free juice—pineapple juice adds a particularly tantalizing flavor. Feel free to customize by adding extra Glace Cherries for an extra burst of sweetness!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup currants
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup sultana
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup white lily self-rising flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 egg whites
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather currants, raisins, sultana, ground cloves, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, water, white lily self-rising flour, skim milk, and egg whites.
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Simmer Fruits: In a large saucepan, combine currants, raisins, sultana, ground cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and water. Heat the mixture until simmering. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow it to cool for about 30 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t get cold.
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Mix Batter: Once cooled, add white lily self-rising flour, skim milk, and egg whites to the saucepan with the fruit mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to a moderately hot temperature.
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Prepare Cake Tin: Line a medium-sized cake tin with baking paper, ensuring to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
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Pour Mixture: Pour the fruitcake batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly.
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Bake: Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and golden brown on top.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the fruitcake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this moist and flavorful cake on its own or with a dollop of butter for an extra indulgent treat!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3078.8
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 2.5mg
- Sodium: 3380.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 747.8g
- Fiber: 114.8g
- Sugar: 281.4g
- Protein: 61.3g
Notes:
- For a festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze over the cooled fruitcake.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations to suit your taste preferences.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a few days, though the cake is best enjoyed fresh.
