Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Rum | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 32 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Hazelnut | not in our table | 0 |
| Brandy | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup low-fat margarine
- 1 cup Mmixed dark and light raisins
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- Rind of 1 orange fine grated
- 1 3/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp brandy or rum (optional)
Directions
1.Heat oven to 350°F.
2.Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and rub in the margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3.Add fruit, nuts, orange rind, carrots and spices and mix well.
4.Mix the sweetener into the eggs and beat into the dry ingredients.
5.Add enough orange juice to make a soft dough.
6.Put the mixture into 8" round or 7x7" nonstick cakepan and bake for 45-60 min. (or use larger pan and reduce cooking time) when ready, the cake should be firm to the touch and a toothpick should come out clean.
7.Cool in the cake pan.
8.Turn out upside down, make a few toothpick holes in the bottom and spoon in any leftover orange juice and alcohol if using.
9.Store in an airtight container.
10.Suggested icing is made with apples and cottage cheese.