Holiday Gift Cakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dessert

This Holiday Gift Cakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted and divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
8-oz. jar maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1 cup pecans, finely chopped and divided
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
Garnishes: red or green maraschino cherry and pecan halves

Instructions

Thoroughly blend cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift together 2 cups flour and baking powder. Gradually add sifted flour mixture to batter. Dredge cherries and 1/2 cup pecans with remaining 1/4 cup flour; fold into batter. Grease 4 (3"x5 1/2") loaf pans; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Pour batter into pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, or until toothpick tests clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and milk. Add more milk, if needed, for drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over top and sides of cake. Garnish with cherry and pecan halves, as desired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holiday Gift Cakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Holiday Gift Cakes 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 4 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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