Lemon Delight Cake Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; spread half of the batter into pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pie filling. Drop by teaspoonfuls and gently spread over batter. Top with remaining batter.
- Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 ° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Lemon, Apples.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insul...
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