1-syn orange and cinnamon cake

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

This delicious Slimming World-friendly cake is only one syn per serving!

50g self-raising flour

4 eggs (2 whole, 2 separated)

10g + 3 tbsp sweetener

20g hazelnuts, chopped

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

1 orange, zest and juice

Strawberries, to decorate

Heat the oven to 160°C.

Combine the flour, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, hazelnuts, orange zest and half the orange juice in a mixing bowl. Add two whole eggs and two egg yolks.

Whisk the two egg whites until the form stiff peaks and fold gently into the mixture.

Pour into a lined square baking tin and bake for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the remaining juice to a small saucepan, 3 tbsp sweetener, 30ml of water and heat gently until sweetener is dissolved.

When the cake is baked, remove from tin and place on a wire rack. While still warm, prick a few holes then pour the syrup evenly all over the cake. Let cool completely.

Cut into 16 pieces and decorate with slices of strawberries.

Serves
16

Preparation Time
20 minutes

Cooking Time
30 minutes

Main ingredients
Flour, Eggs

Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Dessert, Healthy

Level of Difficulty
Easy