Ming Tsai's Cranberry-Asian Pear Star Anise Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Dessert

This Ming Tsai's Cranberry-Asian Pear Star Anise Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ming Tsai An East-West take on the pineapple-upside-down cake, this recipe with star anise and cranberry is perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Round of parchment

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees convection or 350 standard. Prepare a 10-inch cake pan by greasing, lining with parchment round, greasing and flouring and coating with 2 tablespoons sugar.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together sugar, butter, and orange zest. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next and scraping continually.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Add flour gradually and mix until just combined.
In a saucepot over medium-high heat, combine cranberries, vanilla, sugar, ground star anise, and orange zest, and cook until sugar has dissolved and sauce comes together, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Arrange Asian pear slices in an overlapping layer on bottom of pan. Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over Asian pears. Spread cake batter evenly over cranberries. Bake in center of oven until top springs back when touched with fingertip, about 30-40 minutes convection or 40-50 minutes standard oven. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for about 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve with ice cream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ming Tsai's Cranberry-Asian Pear Star Anise Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ming Tsai's Cranberry-Asian Pear Star Anise Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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