Spiced Holiday Fruitcake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dessert

This Spiced Holiday Fruitcake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A perfect holiday dessert that's deliciously sweet and spiced!

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1 (13 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 cup maraschino cherries, halved

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 º.
Prepare 3 9-inch cake pans, by greasing and flouring them.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, add the butter and 2 cups of sugar, cream together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In separate medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture alternating with the milk each time into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, make sure to end with the flour. Add the vanilla and mix well.
Divide the batter into thirds. Pour two thirds into each of the prepared cake pans. To the remaining one third batter, add the spice layer (cinnamon, clove, allspice, raisins and pecans) and fold to combine completely. Pour over the existing batter in the cake pans.
Bake at 350 º for 25-30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the cake pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
Meanwhile, while the cakes are baking, prepare the filling/topping. In a medium sauce pot over medium heat; add 2 cups sugar, cornstarch, boiling water, stir until blended; add the pineapple, coconut, zest and juice of the lemons, let cook over medium until thickened. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and stir in the cherries.
When assembling the layers, start with 1 cake, spread an even layer of the filling over top and repeat with each cake layer, finishing with the fruit topping.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiced Holiday Fruitcake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Holiday Fruitcake 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?

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