Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 From another group: Here is a recipe for a cake, for those of you wanting to make a healthier-alternative dessert. Cyndi http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/maple_walnut_cake.htmlMaple Walnut Cake NUTRITION PROFILE:Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Diabetes Appropriate VIEW COMPLETE NUTRITION GUIDELINES »Reminiscent of a British sticky toffee pudding, this cake gets its moisture from dates; toasted nuts and maple give it an intoxicating fragrance.Makes 12 servingsACTIVE TIME: 45 minutesTOTAL TIME: 2 hoursEASE OF PREPARATION: EasyCake1 cup chopped pitted dates (6 ounces)1/2 cup boiling water1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I use all whole-wheat pastry flour)1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (see Tip), divided3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)1/4 cup canola oil (I use coconut)4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon vanilla extractGlaze2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1 teaspoon cider vinegar3/4 cup gently packed confectioners' sugar 1-2 teaspoons water, if needed1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray. 2. Place dates in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over them to soak. Let cool to room temperature. 3. Process whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup walnuts, baking soda and salt in a food processor until the walnuts are completely ground and the mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a medium bowl; make a well in the center.4. Puree the dates and soaking water in the food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add egg, 3/4 cup syrup, oil, butter, 2 teaspoons vinegar and vanilla and process until smooth and creamy. Scrape the date mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir together gently until just combined. Transfer to the prepared pan. 5. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, if necessary, and remove the sides of the pan. 6. To glaze cake: Carefully lift the cake from the pan bottom and place on a cake stand or serving plate. Whisk maple syrup, vinegar and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary to make a spreadable consistency. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, then decorate with the remaining 1/3 cup walnuts.NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 342 calories; 16 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 28 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 136 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: High omega-3s. 3 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 2 fatTIP: To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 5 up to 8 hours ahead. Glaze and decorate the cake (Step 6) when ready to serve. |Equipment: 10-inch springform panSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 This sounds yummy Cyndi.....did you make it yet? I may have to try this one myself! ;-) sluggy - cyndikrall RealSimple Monday, December 17, 2007 7:40 PM [RealSimple] Maple Walnut Cake From another group: Here is a recipe for a cake, for those of you wanting to make a healthier-alternative dessert. Cyndi http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/maple_walnut_cake.htmlMaple Walnut Cake NUTRITION PROFILE:Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Diabetes Appropriate VIEW COMPLETE NUTRITION GUIDELINES »Reminiscent of a British sticky toffee pudding, this cake gets its moisture from dates; toasted nuts and maple give it an intoxicating fragrance.Makes 12 servingsACTIVE TIME: 45 minutesTOTAL TIME: 2 hoursEASE OF PREPARATION: EasyCake1 cup chopped pitted dates (6 ounces)1/2 cup boiling water1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I use all whole-wheat pastry flour)1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (see Tip), divided3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)1/4 cup canola oil (I use coconut)4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon vanilla extractGlaze2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1 teaspoon cider vinegar3/4 cup gently packed confectioners' sugar 1-2 teaspoons water, if needed1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray. 2. Place dates in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over them to soak. Let cool to room temperature. 3. Process whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup walnuts, baking soda and salt in a food processor until the walnuts are completely ground and the mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a medium bowl; make a well in the center.4. Puree the dates and soaking water in the food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add egg, 3/4 cup syrup, oil, butter, 2 teaspoons vinegar and vanilla and process until smooth and creamy. Scrape the date mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir together gently until just combined. Transfer to the prepared pan. 5. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, if necessary, and remove the sides of the pan. 6. To glaze cake: Carefully lift the cake from the pan bottom and place on a cake stand or serving plate. Whisk maple syrup, vinegar and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary to make a spreadable consistency. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, then decorate with the remaining 1/3 cup walnuts.NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 342 calories; 16 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 28 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 136 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: High omega-3s. 3 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 2 fatTIP: To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 5 up to 8 hours ahead. Glaze and decorate the cake (Step 6) when ready to serve. |Equipment: 10-inch springform pan See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 No, I haven't made it, but the lady who posted this recipe said it was really good. If I get time next week, I'd love to try it! Cyndi In a message dated 12/19/2007 12:00:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, arcure writes: This sounds yummy Cyndi.....did you make it yet? I may have to try this one myself! ;-) sluggy - cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com RealSimple Monday, December 17, 2007 7:40 PM [RealSimple] Maple Walnut Cake From another group: Here is a recipe for a cake, for those of you wanting to make a healthier-alternative dessert. Cyndi http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/maple_walnut_cake.htmlMaple Walnut Cake NUTRITION PROFILE:Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Diabetes Appropriate VIEW COMPLETE NUTRITION GUIDELINES »Reminiscent of a British sticky toffee pudding, this cake gets its moisture from dates; toasted nuts and maple give it an intoxicating fragrance.Makes 12 servingsACTIVE TIME: 45 minutesTOTAL TIME: 2 hoursEASE OF PREPARATION: EasyCake1 cup chopped pitted dates (6 ounces)1/2 cup boiling water1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I use all whole-wheat pastry flour)1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (see Tip), divided3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg3/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)1/4 cup canola oil (I use coconut)4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon vanilla extractGlaze2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1 teaspoon cider vinegar3/4 cup gently packed confectioners' sugar 1-2 teaspoons water, if needed1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray. 2. Place dates in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over them to soak. Let cool to room temperature. 3. Process whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup walnuts, baking soda and salt in a food processor until the walnuts are completely ground and the mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a medium bowl; make a well in the center.4. Puree the dates and soaking water in the food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add egg, 3/4 cup syrup, oil, butter, 2 teaspoons vinegar and vanilla and process until smooth and creamy. Scrape the date mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir together gently until just combined. Transfer to the prepared pan. 5. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, if necessary, and remove the sides of the pan. 6. To glaze cake: Carefully lift the cake from the pan bottom and place on a cake stand or serving plate. Whisk maple syrup, vinegar and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary to make a spreadable consistency. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, then decorate with the remaining 1/3 cup walnuts.NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 342 calories; 16 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 28 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 136 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: High omega-3s. 3 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 2 fatTIP: To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 5 up to 8 hours ahead. Glaze and decorate the cake (Step 6) when ready to serve. |Equipment: 10-inch springform pan See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Messages in this topic (2) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic MARKETPLACE Earn your degree in as few as 2 years - Advance your career with an AS, BS, MS degree - College-Finder.net. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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