Moist Christmas Cake (no added sugar or fat)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1

Moist Christmas Cake recipe with no added sugar or fat

Moist Christmas Cake (no added sugar or fat)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 hr

Ready In

2 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

25g

Fat

Christmas is incomplete without a delicious Christmas cake. This Moist Christmas Cake recipe is a healthier alternative that's perfect for those who are trying to watch their sugar and fat intake. The recipe uses mixed dried fruit, chopped dried apricot, crushed pineapple with juice, and wholemeal self-rising flour. Best of all, there's no added sugar or fat, making it a guilt-free treat. The cake is moist, flavorful and perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season. It's a great way to indulge in the Christmas spirit without compromising on your health goals.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 150°C. Line a 9-inch cake tin with baking paper.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the dried fruit, chopped apricot, crushed pineapple with juice, orange juice, mixed spice, and baking soda until well combined. Leave the mixture to soak for 30 minutes.
3.	Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until firm peaks form. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and creamy.
4.	Stir the beaten egg yolks into the fruit mixture. Add the flour gradually until well combined. Fold in the egg whites until just combined.
5.	Pour the cake mixture into the lined cake tin and smooth the surface with a spatula. Cover the cake tin with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6.	Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This cake is moist, delicious and contains no added sugar or fat.
It’s perfect for those who are health conscious or looking to cut down on sugar and fat.

It’s also loaded with health-benefitting ingredients like dried fruits and wholemeal flour.

CONS

While this cake contains no added sugar, the dried fruits used contain naturally occurring sugars, so it’s still important to eat in moderation.

It’s also calorie-dense and should be enjoyed as a treat, rather than an everyday food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Christmas cake is a healthier alternative to traditional Christmas cakes that are packed with sugar and fat.
The combination of dried fruits and wholemeal flour make it rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also a good source of antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals.

	500 g mixed dried fruit
	1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
	1 can crushed pineapple with juice
	1/4 cup fresh orange juice
	1 teaspoon mixed spice
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	2 large eggs , separated
	2 cups wholemeal self-rising flour