I was tasked recently to come up with a cake that doesn't use refined sugar, that is, sugar that has been processed into the granulated stuff we all know and love. And crave, in my case. I don't think I really had too much of a problem with sugar, apart from the expanding waistline, but a little reading leads to thoughts that maybe my mood swings, and energy levels and general well being are tied up with it. I am not saying this recipe is going to change the world, but it could help a little, at least with keeping more consistent energy levels and better sleep?
No need for a mixer even, just two bowls and an electric whisk.
Ingredients. Makes 1 cake, in a 2lb loaf tin
225g Self Raising Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
50g Ground Almonds
Zest and Juice of 2 Lemons
150g Natural Yoghurt
150g Honey
125ml Rapeseed Oil
2 Eggs
Juice of 1/2 Orange
Method
1. Set the oven to 150 degree, or Fan equivalent. Line a 2 lb loaf tin with baking paper
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground almonds and mix in the lemon zest, not the juice
3. In a separate bowl, add the yoghurt, honey, eggs, lemon juice and oil and with and electric hand whisk, give it a jolly good mix, get some air in there
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix again. Simple
5. Pour the mixture into the tin and pop it in the centre of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until an inserted skewer comes out clean
6. When the cake is removed from the oven, poke several holes over the top with a skewer or similar and squeeze the orange juice over to soak in. Leave to cool in the tin
7. When cool, remove and devour!
8. Easy as that
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