Cherry-Almond Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Cherry-Almond Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Find almond paste in the baking section of your grocery store.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons almond paste
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (14.5-ounce) can pitted tart red cherries in water, drained
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cloves in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (2/3 cup granulated sugar through egg) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until blended.
Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour batter into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
Combine almonds and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; sprinkle over batter. Arrange cherries on top. Bake at 350 ° for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Sift powdered sugar over top of cake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherry-Almond Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cherry-Almond 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 12 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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