Diabetic Christmas Cake
Savor the festive spirit guilt-free with this Diabetic Christmas Cake — a wholesome, low-sugar twist on a traditional holiday staple. Packed with naturally sweet mixed dried fruits, zesty citrus, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this cake offers all the holiday flavors you love without added sugar. Its base of whole wheat flour, ground almonds, and unsweetened applesauce creates a moist and tender crumb that everyone can enjoy, whether you're managing diabetes or simply seeking a healthier indulgence. A splash of vanilla and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts give the cake a refined finish, while its slow bake ensures a perfectly dense and flavorful result. Serve this festive treat for a healthier Christmas celebration, complete with optional diabetic-friendly marzipan or a light dusting of powdered erythritol. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this recipe prioritizes balance, flavor, and health in every slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, apricots, prunes, unsweetened cranberries)
- 200 milliliters Unsweetened orange juice
- 1 medium Zest of orange
- 1 medium Zest of lemon
- 250 grams Whole wheat flour
- 50 grams Ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 3 large Eggs
- 100 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin or springform pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed dried fruits with the orange juice, orange zest, and lemon zest. Heat gently on low until the fruits plump up and the mixture starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
Fold in the cooled dried fruit mixture and chopped nuts. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Check after 90 minutes and cover the top with foil if it starts to brown too quickly.
Once baked, let the cake cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve as is or lightly dust with powdered erythritol or decorate with a thin layer of diabetic-friendly marzipan for a more festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.8 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.9 g | 278% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 5463 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
