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Thursday 30 August 2018

Louise Cake Slice with Coconut Topping : Sugar Free and Gluten Free


If you live in New Zealand, or have visited, you may have enjoyed a piece of Louise Cake Slice … it's an older fashioned recipe which has been enjoying a bit of a come-back, and is now served in many cafes.

You may not know … but Louise cakes were rumoured to have been named after the daughter of Queen Victoria in the 1800s – Princess Louise of England. Others think it may have been named after Princess Louise’s wedding cake.

The recipe was brought to New Zealand by British settlers, and has been used throughout the centuries. It is still being made in many NZ kitchens … Libby at Ditch The Carbs site included! Which of course means she has come up with her own lower sugar and carb recipe suggestion! She loves coming up with delicious lower carb alternatives to so many recipes ...

Ingredients
Makes 16 slices
Gluten-Free Pastry Base
150 g almond meal/flour
50 g butter melted
2 tbsp. granulated sweetener, of choice or more to your taste
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg medium
Sugar-Free Chia Jam
125 g berries fresh or frozen
5 tbsp. chia seeds *
2 tbsp. granulated sweetener of choice or more to your taste
80 ml water
Sugar-Free Coconut Topping
200 g desiccated/shredded coconut unsweetened
2 tbsp. granulated sweetener of choice or more to your taste
4 tbsp. coconut oil melted (see recipe notes) 
Recipe Note
Depending on how much moisture is in your shredded/desiccated coconut, you may require an extra tablespoon of coconut oil to ensure the coconut layer sets.
* If you are not too keen on chia seeds you may consider using a good brand of sugar-free jam, instead, it's a personal choice. 
Recipe Instructions
… and more can be found here

Preparation time for this recipe is 30 minutes and cooking time 15 minutes, you may like to give it a try soon.

You will find a variety of recipe suggestions within this blog. It is important to 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

21 comments:

Tom said...

...now that looks like a treat to enjoy!

Christine said...

Lovely to learn of this older recipe.

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Looks tasty. I wish I could buy them ready made.

God bless.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Deve de ser delicioso.
Um abraço e continuação de boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

eileeninmd said...

Hello, looks like a delicious cake. I like coconut. Enjoy your day and weekend ahead!

Valerie-Jael said...

Sounds very yummy. Hugs, Valerie

carol l mckenna said...

Oh how delectable looking! Bet it is delicious!

Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores

Elephant's Child said...

I had never heard of a Louise Cake, despite my proximity to NZ. This variation sounds good.

William Kendall said...

I've never heard of them before either, but they sound good.

Bill said...

Interesting background on the cake, I would definitely try a piece, it looks delicious.
Thanks Jan!

JFM said...

I wish my hubby would eat coconut but he refuses~

Hugs~

Stephanie said...

This looks incredible, my friend! I wish I could have a bite at this very moment :) Hugs to you!

Martha said...

I've never heard of this but it seems so delicious!

Chris Lally said...

Oh, that look SO good, Jan! Thanks for the recipe!!

DUTA said...

New Zealand is considered Paradise, and the above Louise cake sounds heavenly.
Sugar-free, glutten-free, coconut and jam - what else could we wish for in a healthy, delicious cake recipe?

Lady Fi said...

mmmm - so delicious looking!

Jo said...

It's funny how things get named after people. This looks like something I'd enjoy.

Teresa said...

Se ve muy buena. Feliz día.

Out on the prairie said...

OH MY!!!!!

Magic Love Crow said...

Thank you Jan!! Yummy! Big Hugs!

Bob Bushell said...

Yummy yummy, I love that.