delightful coconut-almond cake (diabetic-friendly)
(4 ratings)
This cake is absolutely delightful! Coconut and almonds, in one moist and delicious cake...and diabetic-friendly too...what more could you ask for? I know it's a favorite in my books... This is very much like a pound cake. Nutrients per serving: Serves: Approx. 20 equal servings Calories: Approx. 180 Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g Total Fat: Approx. 5g Carbs: Approx. 28g Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch 1 Fat
(4 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
Ingredients For delightful coconut-almond cake (diabetic-friendly)
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1 boxcoconut supreme cake mix, (duncan hines') or a yellow sugar-free cake mix, (pillsbury), dry
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1 box4 serving, sugar-free/fat free instant vanilla pudding/pie filling, dry
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1/2 cskim milk
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1/4 cwater
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1/4 ccanola oil
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2 lgeggs
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2 lgegg whites
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1 cnonfat plain yogurt
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3/4 croasted almonds, chopped fine, divided (1/4 c. for glaze)
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2 tspalmond extract, divided (1 tsp. for glaze)
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2 tspcoconut extract
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3/4 cpowdered sugar (for glaze)
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2 + Tbspskim milk, (for glaze)
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1/3 ccoconut, shredded, toasted (for glaze) (optional)
How To Make delightful coconut-almond cake (diabetic-friendly)
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1PREHEAT: Oven to 325 degrees F. COAT: 10" Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. (I prefer Bakers' Joy). Set aside.
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2IN: Large mixing bowl, beat together all cake ingredients. (Mixture will be thick in consistancy.) TRANSFER: Batter into prepared pan. BAKE: 40 to 50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. DO NOT OVERBAKE. COOL: 10 minutes and invert onto serving plate. DRIZZLE: With almond glaze (see recipe) optional. *You can always dust cake lightly with powdered sugar instead of glaze if you wish.
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3***ALMOND GLAZE***(Optional) IN: Small mixing bowl mix: 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 2+ tsp. skim milk, and 1/4 cup chopped, roasted almonds until smooth. POUR: Over warm cake & top with coconut if desired. COVER: Cake with cake cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. SERVE & ENJOY! *STORE: Covered leftovers in refrigerator.
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