Sometimes ...
I take time to sit and relax.
Maybe look out of the window,
and see a lovely blue sky
Think - what a lovely cup of tea this is
I may even put my feet up ...
and enjoy a small slice of low carb cake
it's a coffee and walnut one ...
Ingredients:
100 grams of ground almonds
100 grams of walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon of melted butter
2 tablespoons of double (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon of instant coffee
100 grams of clotted cream*
Method:
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Melt the butter, I used a Pyrex jug, add the eggs, cream.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in a cup and pour some boiling water over the coffee, keep water to a minimum, just enough to melt the coffee. Then add the dry ingredients and mix.
4. Microwave in a 700 watt for 5 minutes in a 6" x 3" micro-wave safe glass dish.
5. Allow to cool and cut in half. Spread on clotted cream and add walnut halves.
* If you cannot get clotted cream then use a very thick double (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons of double (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon of instant coffee
100 grams of clotted cream*
Method:
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Melt the butter, I used a Pyrex jug, add the eggs, cream.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in a cup and pour some boiling water over the coffee, keep water to a minimum, just enough to melt the coffee. Then add the dry ingredients and mix.
4. Microwave in a 700 watt for 5 minutes in a 6" x 3" micro-wave safe glass dish.
5. Allow to cool and cut in half. Spread on clotted cream and add walnut halves.
* If you cannot get clotted cream then use a very thick double (heavy) cream
Serves 6 , around five carbs per portion.
Please note this cake is very low in carbs, but quite high in calories, so have a small slice !
Enjoy your day, may it be peaceful for you
All the best Jan
Hi Jan, yes it's so nice to take time out and relax... in fact it's necessary :D)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the coffee cake recipe, I particularly like that it can be cooked in the microwave, something I rarely do but it really appeals. Cheers now!
Hello Jan,
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post, a pretty view a delicious cup of tea and a delicious cake. I've just printed the recipe and will be giving it a try. Have a super weekend, Barbara x
This sounds yummy, but I think I'll enjoy my lice with coffee! Have a lovely weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a peaceful day for me, Mick's at cricket so I'm home with Archie. Time for a cuppa and my knitting. I wouldn't mind a piece of that coffee and walnut cake though, it looks delicious.
ReplyDelete...a good thing to do!
ReplyDeleteI want some cake now! Have a lovely day. X
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, if I can get a hold of some clotted cream I'm going to make it.
ReplyDeleteToday I'm making the Asparagus and almond dish you wrote about. Having use a substitute for the Manchango.
Yes, I can see where it would be very high in calories. I think I'll pass lol.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to stop and relax every so often. What a lovely tea cup. Tea always tastes better in a nice cup. : )
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully 'sweet' way to relax! Yummy
ReplyDeleteLovely and delicious post with beautiful photos, too!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs 💮♥💮
The cake looks delicious. I can't recall the last time I've had walnuts.
ReplyDeleteJan, your cake is a beauty. I love to take a few moments each afternoon and just be. Your cake would be grand with tea to enjoy those moments. Take time for yourself, Jan. ♥
ReplyDeleteHave this wonderful day the cake looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI broke a toe the other day so I've been doing a bit of relaxing, drinking tea and looking out the window. That cake sounds marvelous.
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to treat yourself to a cuppa tea and a bite of dessert. Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
ReplyDeleteSweet ... thank you for all the well wishes.
ReplyDeleteMy dad is fighting an infection in his leg.
He is doing fine with therapy. His leg is holding him back and it frustrates him.
Thank you again for all the well wishes for my dad.
Carla
Oh that looks so yummy! What a peaceful and beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteOh my favourite. I could demolish the whole cake given half a chance!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week. Off to a sunny start here.
Lisa x
What a beautiful, relaxing, yummy post! Big Hugs!
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