Low Fat Traditional Plumcake
Enjoy the luscious flavors of the holiday season any time of year with this Low Fat Traditional Plumcake, a guilt-free twist on the classic fruit-filled treat. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, low-fat yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and a medley of luscious dried fruits—raisins, prunes, and a splash of vibrant fresh orange juice—this plumcake delivers natural sweetness and rich depth without excess calories. Subtly spiced with warming cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist loaf is beautifully balanced with a hint of maple syrup or honey for a refined sweetness. Perfectly tender thanks to a combination of healthy fats like softened butter and apple-based moisture, this cake is quick to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in just 40 minutes. Optional nuts add a delightful crunch, making each slice a tempting blend of comforting textures and flavors. Serve this nourishing dessert as an afternoon snack, a tea-time companion, or a lighter festive indulgence that caters to both your taste buds and your health-conscious goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Whole wheat flour
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 100 grams Raisins (or other dried fruits like sultanas or currants)
- 100 grams Chopped dried plums (prunes)
- 120 milliliters Fresh orange juice
- 120 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Maple syrup (or honey)
- 80 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 30 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 50 grams Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf tin (approximately 9x5 inches) with parchment paper or grease lightly with a small amount of butter.
In a medium bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the raisins, chopped dried plums, and orange juice. Let them soak for 10 minutes to plump up the dried fruits.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat plain yogurt, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and the softened butter until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Add the soaked dried fruits (along with any remaining orange juice) to the wet ingredients and stir gently.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as a satisfying low-fat dessert or enjoy a slice with your favorite cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1869 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.1 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.4 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3485 mg | 74% | |
*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.
