Diabetic Orange Nut Cake Recipe

This delicious orange nut cake is surprisingly healthy! Mom's recipe, originally found in Nee's cookbook, is perfect for those watching their sugar and fat intake. You won't believe it's not made with whole fat and whole sugar – moist, flavorful, and utterly delightful!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 188.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Diabetic Orange Nut Cake

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How to Make Diabetic Orange Nut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar substitute and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar substitute (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

9g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Diabetic Orange Nut Cake?

Diabetic Orange Nut Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Diabetic Orange Nut Cake?

Diabetic Orange Nut Cake has approximately 188.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Diabetic Orange Nut Cake?

The key ingredients for Diabetic Orange Nut Cake are Margarine, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Splenda Granular, Egg, Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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