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Apricot And Hazelnut Bran Cake Recipe

This delicious Apricot & Hazelnut Bran Cake is a delightful and healthy treat, perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Adapted from Diabetes Australia's ultimate diabetes cookbook, this recipe satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your health. Enjoy the moist texture and delightful combination of apricots and hazelnuts in this easy-to-make cake. A perfect afternoon tea or breakfast treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 144.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Apricot And Hazelnut Bran Cake

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Ingredients for Apricot And Hazelnut Bran Cake

  • Cooking Spray
  • Low Fat Milk
  • All Bran Cereal
  • Wholemeal Self Rising Flour
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • Dried Peaches
  • Dried Apricot
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

How to Make Apricot And Hazelnut Bran Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf tin or 8-inch square cake tin.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup milk and 1 cup all-bran cereal. Let soak for 5-10 minutes to soften the bran.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup chopped dried apricots, ½ cup chopped hazelnuts, and 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). Mix thoroughly until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

1g

Carbs

11g

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