Easy Peach Cake

Am not impressed. Turned out like a flat, dried-out hockey puck. I used 14 oz. of fresh peaches and 1/3 cup of apple juice. I will not make this again unless I change something, but I don't know what. Any suggestions?? Thank you.

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Test Kitchen Team

Sep 15, 2014

Hi there! Sorry to hear it didn't turn out well for you. We suggest adding 1/4 cup of canola oil to add moisture, if you can afford the additional fat. Also, in this recipe, canned fruit will actually yield better results than fresh fruit.

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if you use fresh peaches, what could you use for the liquid and how much?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 30, 2014

If you use fresh peaches, add about 1/3 cup of water. Enjoy!

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Haven't tried this yet, but I think it could be make with less sugar and I usually get at least 16 servings from a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Smaller servings mean less carbs. I would eat it slowly to savor every bite to it's fullest. I would also switch some of the flour to whole wheat which would change texture a bit but seems to give more intense flavor. This has helped me lose weight and keep my blood sugar in control. My husband is not diabetic and he will take 2 small pieces for his serving so that he is satisfied. Peaches will definitely go on my shopping list so I can experiment a little with this recipe.

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BeckySue

Apr 22, 2016

I would leave out the maraschino cherries to cut the carbs. Although pretty, I don't need the red coloring in it. I think you could substitute a small amount of the flour for almond flour, too. 27 may still seem like a lot of carbs, but if you look at other similar desserts, it's not. It would be a nice treat for a diabetic that wouldn't be so many carbs that you couldn't cut back elsewhere on occasion to enjoy this.

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I probably will not make it since it is so nigh in carbs. I would think a recipe on a diabetic site would fit into the carb allowances of a diabetic.

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The recipe has been adjusted to include using the reserved juices. Sorry about that!

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i luv 2 cook

Aug 07, 2013

Why not just say 1 can of sliced undrained peaches diced so as not to confuse people? Of course, someone will say how do you dice peaches if they're not drained. Can't win.

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What do you do with reserved juice from peaches?

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jsm42 2250298

Apr 21, 2014

Read the recipe again. It says.....Stir in eggs, rum extract, peaches with reserved liquid, and cherries; mix well. Spoon into prepared baking dish.

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Unfortunately, with items like the cake above, it's nearly impossible to make it carbless. However, there are plenty of other low-carb recipes on the site. Have you seen our recently added Low-Carb page? Here's a link to it: http://www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com/Editors-Picks/Lip-Smacking-Low-Carb-Recipes/ct/1

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So far, nearly every recipe I have looked at on this "diabetic" recipe site is loaded with carbs, like this recipe. I am only allowed up to 45 carbs for 1 meal. This dessert would have to be my entire meal. So sad :>(

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