Coconut and Vanilla Light Cake
I called this cake light because, even though there is a little bit of sugar (aka granulated fructose) and some oil, the quantities are small enough to enjoy it as a guilt-free treat. Also, I believe in balance. The recipe serves 12 and so, I’d take one or two slices depending on how I feel :). This is also a macro friendly recipe and each slice has approximately 123 calories. Hope you like it, let me know in the comments below what you think and how I can improve it xx
Ingredients (serves 12):
- 3/4 cup self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup granulated fructose or sugar (any kind)
- 2 medium eggs (vegans can substitute a mix of 2 tbsp of chia seeds and 6 tbsp of water)
- 1/4 cup dessicated coconut
- 5ml vanilla extract
Method
- Mix the flour and dessicated coconut
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs or chia mixture with the granulated fructose or granulated sugar, and the vanilla extract
- Mix the dry and liquid ingredients
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees C for about 20 min, or until a knife comes out clean from the cake