EGGLESS CHRISTMAS PLUM CAKE

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE

• 1 + ½ cup Maida
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ Teaspoon ginger
• ⅛ Teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR SOAK

• ⅓ Cup orange juice
• ⅓ Cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup tutti fruity
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup dried apricots
• ⅛ Cup dried cranberries
• ⅛ Cup prunes

FOR FOLDING

• ¼ cup almonds
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup cashews
  

METHOD OF PREPRATION

• Take orange juice, lemon juice and water in a saucepan,.
• Add tutti fruity, raisins, dried apricots, dried cranberries and prunes to the juice mix and cook till the mixture thickens and the dry fruits absorb all the juices. Set aside for a time.
• Pre-heat the oven to 160 degree C and put cake pan with parchment paper.
• In a bowl beater together flour, baking powder, baking soda, the spices and orange zest and set aside.
• Beater together brown sugar and oil in a separate bowl until pale and well combined.
• Add the yogurt and sugar mixture to the oil and mix well.
• Then add the vanilla extract to it.
• Gently fold in the dry ingredients and mix everything combined with no large flour pockets in the batter. Do not over mix at this stage.
• Keep aside a small portion of the soaked dry fruits and fold in the rest along with the chopped walnuts, almonds and cashews in the batter and transfer the batter to the cake pan for prepaid.
• Bake at 160C for 50-55 minutes or only until a spike inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Top the cake sprinkle leftover soaked fruits and serve.
  

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

• An 80g serving provides:
• 29Kcal / 124KJ
• 0.5g Protein
• 0.1g Fat
• 7.0g Carbohydrate
• 1.7g Fiber
• 192mg Potassium
  

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLUM CAKE

Treat constipation 

• Plums are rich in fiber and help to treat constipation. 
• The phenolic compounds present in plums offer laxative effects.
• Prunes the dried plums also improve stool frequency and consistency and boost gastrointestinal function.
• Regular intake of prunes can improve stool consistency.
• Presence of specific carotenoids and polyphenols compound in plums stimulate gastrointestinal digestion.
  

Aid Diabetes Treatment

• Chlorogenic acids, sorbitol, quinic acid, vitamin K1, copper, potassium, and boron these are the various bioactive compounds present in plum. These nutrients cut the risk of diabetes.
• Plums increase serum levels of adiponectin hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. 
• The fiber in plums can also help slows down carbs absorption rate.
• Plums can also increase insulin sensitivity.
• The phenolic compounds present in plums can be attributed to these effects.
  

 May Help Prevent Cancer

• Some studies found that the fiber and polyphenols present in dried plums could help colorectal cancer risk factors.
• In other lab studies found that plum extracts kill the most aggressive forms of breast cancer cells due to the presence of two compounds in plums the chlorogenic and neochlorogenic acids. 
• The normal healthy cells remained unaffected.
  

Protect the Heart

• Prunes or plum can control hypertension. 
• People who consumed prune juice had lower blood pressure levels as compare to others. 
• Another study found that regular intake of prunes could have lower cholesterol levels. 
• Dried plums eating can also slow down the development of atherosclerosis.
  

Promote Bone Health

• Prune intake reduced the risk of osteoporosis. 
• Plum preventing and reversing the bone loss.
• Dried plums also increase bone mass density. 
• Plums might be good for the bones is their vitamin K content. 
• This nutrient helps improve calcium balance in the body and boosting bone health. 
• Dried plums have a higher vitamin K content and also assist as an ideal food for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women. 
• Plums fight with oxidative stress due to the presence of certain phytonutrients.
• Oxidative stress make the bones porous and easily prone to breakage also contributing to osteoporosis.
  

Promote Cognitive Health

• Studies found that the polyphenols present in plums can improve cognitive function and reduce brain cholesterol levels. 
• This can reduced the risk of neurodegenerative disease.
• The chlorogenic acid present in plums and prunes can also help reduce anxiety.
  

May Boost Immunity

• Plums might have immune-enhancing properties. 
• Plum fruits improve immunity and also promotes the development of healthy tissues.
  

Plum Cakes for Blood Circulation

• Plums increase body capability to absorb iron which are needed for the production of red blood cells.
  

Plum Cakes Lower Cholesterol Levels

• Plum has soluble fiber, which reduces cholesterol levels and inhibit the formation of cholesterol inside the liver.
  

Plum Cakes are good for the Skin

• Plum firm the skin and improve skin texture. 
• Daily plums intake make skin healthier and better.
  

Plum Cakes are Low in Calories

• Plums contain just 30 kcal therefore suitable for dieting.
  

Plum Cakes for Hair Growth

• Plums reverse the adrenal gland fatigue for stopping hair fall. 
• The iron inside plums promote hair growth and improve blood circulation for a thicker and stronger hair.