tgslogo1_tinyb.gif (52x75 -- 933 bytes)Tropical Almond Cake
 
 
N.B. Fruit pieces should weigh approximately 375g each.
 
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2 large  navel oranges 
4 medium  limes (thin skinned) 
 cooking spray 
3 large  eggs 
4 large  egg whites 
1 1/2 cups  sugar substitute 
1 tsp  baking powder 
225 g  almond meal 
 whipped cream to serve 
 
1Preheat oven to 190°c. Lightly spray a 22cm springform tin with cooking spray and line with baking paper. Scrub oranges and limes. Place oranges in a large saucepan of boiling water and simmer for 1 hour. Add limes and continue cooking for 1 hour or until fruit is very soft.
2Remove fruit from water and allow to cool. Cut fruit in half and remove seeds.
3Place fruit, including skins into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
4Using an electric mixer or hand blender, beat eggs, egg whites, sugar and baking powder until thick and pale.
5Fold in almond meal and pureed fruit mixture.
6Spoon mixture into tin. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean. Place cake tin on wire rack and allow to cool.
7Serve with whipped cream if desired.
 
Servings: 10
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
 
    
Amount Per Serving   
Energy (kJ)   
  % Daily Value
Total Fat  0% 
Carbohydrates 5.00g 2% 
Net Carbohydrates 5.00g   
Protein  0% 
 
 Recipe Type
Low Carb, Snack
 
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