Scandinavian Almond Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Scandinavian Almond Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2.1 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/2 cup)
- 1.15 ounces brown rice flour (about 1/4 cup)
- 1.05 ounces tapioca flour (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
- 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °.
- Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, and next 3 ingredients (through egg); add to flour mixture, stirring with a whisk until blended.
- Pour batter into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and almonds in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 ° for 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Scandinavian Almond Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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