Best 3 Low Fat Low Sugar Fruitcake Recipes

Indulge in the delectable world of low-fat, low-sugar fruitcake, a healthier twist on the classic holiday treat. This collection of recipes offers a variety of delightful options, catering to diverse dietary preferences and ensuring everyone can enjoy the festive flavors of fruitcake. From a traditional low-fat fruitcake bursting with dried fruits and citrus zest to a moist and tangy low-sugar cranberry-orange fruitcake, these recipes prioritize health and well-being without compromising on taste. Discover the secrets of creating a guilt-free fruitcake that's not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary goals. Embrace the joy of baking and relish in the goodness of these delectable low-fat, low-sugar fruitcake recipes.

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LOW FAT/ LOW SUGAR FRUITCAKE

Low Fat/ Low Sugar Fruitcake image

Got this recipe from a work friend who likes to keep the calories down at Christmas time. Surprisingly, for a low sugar low fat Christmas style cake, it is lovely to eat.

Provided by Chrissyo

Categories Dessert

Time 11h10m

Yield 1 Fruit Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup sultana
1/2 cup glace cherries
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon water
1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup white lily self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Mix sultanas, raisins, cherries, brandy, water and soak overnight.
Mix pumpkin, eggs, applice juice, and milk in a bowl.
Add soaked fruit, nuts, rinds and spices, then flours and bicarbonate of soda.
Mix well with a wooden spoon as you add the flours.
Spoon into a lightly greased tin.
Bake for 10 minutes at 200 degrees C, then turn down to 180 degrees C and cook until baked through (approximately 1 hour).
Cool on a cake wire.
Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 4.7

MOIST CHRISTMAS CAKE (NO ADDED SUGAR OR FAT)

Moist Christmas Cake (no added sugar or fat) image

This recipe is really moist with a great flavour. Because of the natural sugars in fruit it is naturally sweetened. I have used this cake for all special occasions and everyone just loves it. Especially when they find out there is no added sugar or fat!

Provided by Keencook

Categories Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

500 g mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 (400 g) can crushed pineapple with juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups wholemeal self-rising flour

Steps:

Line base and sides of 20cm squared cake tin with paper.
Place mixed fruit, apricots, undrained pineapple, orange juice and spice in a saucepan.
Bring slowly to boil, simmer uncovered 2-3 minutes, remove from heat.
Cover and allow to cool.
Stir egg yolks (optional) and soda into fruit mixture.
Whip egg whites stiffly in large bowl.
Fold in fruit mixture, then fold in flour, making a firm mixture.
Spread into cake tin, bake in moderate oven (160c) for 1 1/2 hours.
Cover the hot cake with foil and allow to cool in the pan.
On special occasions, you may decorate the top with glace cherries and a few almonds.
Take care- all nuts have a high fat content.
The pineapple can be replaced by 3/4 cup water and 1 cup mashed pumpkin.
or 3/4 cup water and 1 cup pureed pie apricots Add the pumpkin or apricots after the fruit mixture has cooled.
The water is added to the dried fruit so it can be boiled.

DIABETIC FRUIT CAKE

Diabetic Fruit Cake image

This is a very good cake, without sugar and eggs, suitable for diabetics or those watching their weight.

Provided by ritagior

Time 50m

Yield Makes Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Mix the mixed vine fruits in the cognac or whiskey.
Melt the chopped dates in the 4 tbsps. water very slowly mixing all the time, over low heat. Mix with the vine fruits. Let the mixture stand in a cool place for 3 to 6 hours.
Sift the flour, baking powder and the mixed spice, add the rinds and the chopped nuts.
Mix the flour mixture with the fruit mixture well and put the cake mixture in a greased loaf tin measuring approximately 12cms. x 22cms.
Bake in a preheated oven, gas mark 4 or 195 degrees celius for about 50 mins. Check with a skewer. If it comes out clean, then the cake will be ready.
Let cool for about 1 hour.

Tips:

Use a variety of fruits. This will give your fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture.
Chop the fruits into small pieces. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake.
Soak the fruits in sugar or honey before adding them to the batter. This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
Use a light-colored cake mix. This will help to prevent the fruitcake from becoming too dark or heavy.
Add some spices to the batter. This will help to give the fruitcake a more festive flavor.
Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through without becoming dry.
Let the fruitcake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Making a low-fat, low-sugar fruitcake is easy and rewarding. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and healthy holiday treat that everyone will enjoy. So get creative and have fun!