Hello and thanks for stopping by our Community page where you’ll find a wonderful list of recipes and tips on gluten free living. Next in our gluten free party recipe series is our gorgeous Cherry, Pistachio Low Carb/Sugar Free Cake recipe. You can create this gluten free party recipe by using two packs of our Melinda’s Gluten Free Goodies Low Carb Muffin Mix.
Now where are my low carbers, keto, sugar free or diabetic peeps? OR are you hosting someone with these food preferences in your upcoming party???
Be the ultimate host/hostess and whip up this delicious cake (perfect for morning/afternoon tea or dessert catch-ups). Of course you don’t need to have any of these food preferences to enjoy this one….
I used frozen cherries we’d purchased last year (chopped and in the freezer). You may also use fresh cherries, the ones from the markets this weekend were divine!
Gluten Free Party Recipe: Cherry, Pistachio Low Carb Cake
2 x Melinda’s GFG Low Carb Muffin Mix
4 eggs
120ml oil of choice (we used macadamia)
200ml milk of choice
300g cherries, pitted, finely chopped
Juice and finely grated rind of 1 lemon or orange
2/3 cup (90g) unsalted pistachio kernels, lightly toasted, chopped
Powdered sweetener, to dust
ORANGE SYRUP
Juice and rind of 1 orange
1 tbs sweetener of choice (we used erythritol/monk fruit blend)
Preheat the oven to 170°C fan. Grease and line a 20cm springform cake pan with baking paper, then wrap the outside with foil (this will prevent batter from leaking).
Toss cherries in some of the muffin mix (this will help prevent them sinking), shake off excess and set aside.
In a large bowl prepare the muffin mixes together as per the packet; add the citrus juice & zest. Stir through half of the cherries.
Pour mixture into pan, sprinkle over remaining cherries
Bake for 55 mins until cooked through. Cover with foil for the last 20 minutes to prevent burning.
Meanwhile, for the syrup. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, then cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until sweetener has dissolved. Increase heat to medium and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until syrupy. Pierce the cooked cake all over with a skewer/toothpick, then drizzle over warm syrup. Sprinkle with pistachios and dust with powdered sweetener. Cool slightly, then remove cake from the pan and cool completely before serving.
Serve with double cream! Delicious and healthy.. YUM
Locate your nearest stockist here to collect some Melinda’s Gluten Free Goodies Low Carb Muffin Mixes to whip up this deliciousness….
Ooh, you go, girl! This looks seriously yummy.
Thanks so much, it’s very delicious!!
Hmm, is this really low carb, or merely lower carb, as printed on the outside of the muffin mix box? My mum is diabetic and would love this, but is it low enough?
Thanks Julie, we labelled it ‘lower’ carb as per the Australian labelling guidelines however you mum can also alter the add-ins (butter, milk & eggs) to make it lower in carbs. I hope she can enjoy them, perfect for diabetics.
Thanks, that’s great news! Oh, mo-ther, have I got a treat for you!