Pecan Cake : Low Carb

Sometimes it's nice to have a low carb treat!
Back in 2012 Eddie made this low carb pecan cake! I say low in carbs but it is quite high in calories ... so only cut yourself a small slice.

This cake is made in the microwave!
Ingredients:
100 grams of ground almonds
100 grams of Pecan nuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon of melted butter
2 tablespoons of double cream
2 tablespoons of instant coffee
100 grams of clotted cream (or extra thick double/heavy cream *)

Method:
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Melt the butter I used a Pyrex jug, add the eggs, and cream.

Place 2 tablespoons 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 wet to the dry ingredients and mix.

Microwave in a 700watt for 5 minutes.

Allow to cool and cut in half. Spread on clotted cream * and add pecan nuts.

Serves 6/8, low carb and tastes great.

You may like to read more about the health benefits of nuts here

now where's my tea cup and plate 

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan