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Saturday 27 February 2016

Whatever you have planned ...

and take time for a cuppa
and slice of low carb Coffee and Walnut Sponge Cake


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.

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 !

All the best Jan

11 comments:

Jo said...

Coffee and walnut is Mick's favourite cake and I'm quite partial to it myself.

Sandi said...

This looks so delicious!

(I especially like that there are no artificial sweetners in it.)

handmade by amalia said...

I can always make time for a fab piece of cake :-)
Amalia
xo

Carla from The River said...

Yum!! Coffee in the cake.
Happy Weekend,
Carla

Phil Slade said...

Date and walnut cake is just the best IMHO. You have an informative blog.

Galina L. said...

I stopped using baking powder in such recipes, opting for whipped egg whites instead. I separate egg yolks from egg whites, and mix only yolks with all other ingredients, adding whipped whites before cooking. I think it improves taste. Sometimes I even add yeasts just for taste.

Martha said...

Happy weekend to you, Jan! I hope it is a lovely one for you. And that cake...mmm...mmm... I've said it so many times but I'll say it again: you share the most wonderful recipes!

Crafty Green Poet said...

that looks like a delicious cake...

Lisa said...

Coffee and walnut is a definite hit here. I could finish off a slice right now.
Lisa x

Lowcarb team member said...

Jo
Coffee and walnut just go so well together ...

Sandi
So pleased you liked the recipe - hope you may try it soon ...

Amalia
... and this cake is FAB!

Carla
Coffee in cake is delicious - hope your weekend has been good ...

Phil
A warm welcome to the low carb blog, you will find quite a mix of articles here ...and this cake is lovely ...

Galina
Many thanks for your hints and tips, always good to share them ...

Martha
I have had a great weekend, thank you. Hope you may enjoy this cake soon ...

'CGP'
I can confirm this cake is delicious, and best eaten in small slices ...

Lisa
I'll save you a slice, virtually speaking of course ...

Many thanks to you all for your comments, they are always so lovely to receive.
Enjoy what's left of the weekend, and all good wishes for the coming new week ahead.

All the best Jan

Nikki (Sarah) said...

looks pretty yummy. Have a great week guys.