Whole Wheat Fruit Cake Recipe (Healthy Fruit Cake)
Whole wheat fruit and nut cake is a healthy, delicious and wholesome version of the classic Christmas cake. It is made with whole wheat flour and jaggery, which makes the cake naturally nutritious and tastes really light. Whether baking for special occasions, wanting to make it as a gift or enjoy as a snack, this whole wheat fruit cake is the perfect healthy choice of traditional fruit cake that everyone will love.
Equipment
Loaf Pan
Sauce Pan
Mixing Bowl
OTG
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour 120 grams
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Curd (Plain Yogurt) 80 ml
- ¼ cup Oil or Melted Butter 60 ml
- ½ cup Brown Sugar 100 grams
Dried Fruits
- 3 tablespoon Tutti fruity (candied mixed fruits)
- ½ cup Seedless Black Raisins
- ½ cup Mixed Nuts chopped finely
- ¼ cup Water or Orange Juice (Wine) 60 ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Take dried fruits in a microwave safe bowl, add water or orange juice and boil for 2 mins in a microwave. Set aside to cool.
- Take yogurt, oil, brown sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add in nuts and boiled raisin mix and mix well. Add in wheat flour, spice powders, baking soda and gently fold to combine.
- Spoon it into a parchment lined baking pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check whether the cake is baked or not.
- Remove it from oven and allow it to cool completely. de-mould. Slice and serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Fruit Cake Recipe (Healthy Fruit Cake)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
221
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
14
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.