Lemon raisins rice cake is a type of dessert that is made with rice flour, raisins, lemon zest, and other ingredients. Rice is a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, this makes this cake a delicious, healthy and perfect alternative for people who are sensitive to gluten or have celiac disease. Adding lemon and raisin to the cake is a great way to incorporate fruit into your diet. Both lemon and raisins have health benefits. Raisins are a good source of fiber and antioxidants, which help boost your overall health. Lemon zest is also rich in vitamin C which helps to improve your immune system and support healthy skin.
Health benefits of Lemon raisins rice cake
Lemon raisins rice cake is deliciously nutritious. It offers a number of health benefits to our bodies due the ingredients used to make this cake. The cake contains proteins, fat and carbohydrates. It is also low in cholesterol and high in fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying dessert option. It also has some low levels of sodium and potassium, minerals that are essential for our health.
How to make lemon raisins rice cake
To make lemon raisins rice cake is very quick and easy. All you need are a few ingredients and your cake will be done in a few minutes. You will require the following ingredients for a serving of 4 people:
- 2 cups of rice flour
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of honey/sugar
- 1 egg (optional). For vegetarians and vegans, omit the egg.
- 2 cups of almond milk (or any other milk)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (for binding). This is optional. Use any other binding agent or increase eggs to 2 eggs to help with binding.
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 cup cooking oil/melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin with butter or cooking oil
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and xanthan gum powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add in the honey, cooking oil or melted butter, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternating with almond milk and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the raisins and stir gently to mix well.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve as a dessert or with tea or coffee for breakfast.
Lemon raisins rice cake is a unique and delicious dessert that is perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free option. It is also a nutritious dessert or breakfast option that is low in cholesterol and high in fiber. With its simple and easy-to-follow recipe, lemon raisins rice cake is a dessert that anyone can make and enjoy.
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Delicious lemon raisins rice cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup honey/sugar
- 1 egg Optional
- 2 cups almond milk or any other milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp nutmeg or cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted butter/cooking oil
Instructions
Step one:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin with butter or cooking oil
Step two:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and xanthan gum powder
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add in the honey, cooking oil or melted butter, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Step three:
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternating with almond milk and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the raisins and stir gently to mix well.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step four:
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve as a dessert or with tea or coffee for breakfast.
