Easy Bake Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Easy Bake Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 206 calories, 1.94g protein, and 34.3g carbs per serving. Ready in 22 minutes. High in fiber (0.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and drink powder.
- Stir with a wire whisk until blended. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed and mixture resembles corn meal.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup mixture into each of 10 small containers or ziplock bags. Seal bags tightly. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 12 weeks.
- To use, pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease and flour a 4" miniature cake pan. In a small bowl, combine one packet of cake mix and 4 teaspoons of water. Stir with a fork or spoon until blended and smooth.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a small plate. Remove pan. When cool, frost if desired.
- Note: 1 teaspoon of any flavor of unsweetened Kool-Aid powder can be added for a wide variety of flavors (omit for white cake). If you like, a drop or two of vanilla may be added at the time the cake is prepared.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Easy Bake Cake can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Easy Bake Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 206 calories per serving with 1.94g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 22 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 206 calories, 1.94g protein (4%), 34.3g carbs, 6.95g fat. Plus 0.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 206 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 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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