Check out this low carb holiday fruit cake recipe!
It’s that time of year where everywhere you look there is a fruit cake on the table! If you’re a die-hard fruit cake fan, then you’ll be pleased to discover this low carb option. It’s absolutely delicious and whips up in only 30 minutes! If you only bake one dessert all season, it has to be this one. You won’t be disappointed.
The delicious flavors of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon really make this dessert the little piece of heaven that it is. However, you’ll notice that this fruit cake recipe is also sugar-free. Instead, you get plenty of sweetness from the granulated erythritol. Erythritol is much easier for the body to process and has almost no calories and carbs. If you’re a low carb foodie, then this is the news you want to hear!
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Let’s not leave out the simplicity of this recipe. There are so many complicated desserts out there, but this isn’t one of them. Combine all the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and bake until perfection. That’s all there is to it! Don’t forget to dust the top with powdered erythritol to give that last touch of sweetness.
The holidays can be a very tempting time for anybody, but especially folks who are trying to follow a specific diet. Rather than give in and get off track, you should rely on dessert recipes like this. You can still enjoy the flavors of the season without feeling guilty or missing out. Keep in mind; this recipe is also a terrific option for people who require sugar-free options!
Low carb holiday fruit cake is a must-try this year. You’ll love the blend of flavors! And yes, there are pops of cranberries and raisins cooked right in. Make your very own cake and see just how quickly it becomes an instant favorite.
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup So Nourished erythritol sweetener
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup seedless raisins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round baking tin with coconut oil.
- Beat the butter and granulated erythritol on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves then blend smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Whisk in the almond flour until it forms a smooth batter then fold in the nuts and fruit.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan then turn out onto a cooling rack and dust with powdered erythritol.
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Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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I had to immediately send this to my wife because i already know this is a recipe she’d LOVE! haha thank you, great recipe!