Sugar-Free Pineapple Chiffon Cake

 I am happy to share that I am finally revealing my sugar-free chiffon cake recipe with prebiotic fibres added in this class!I use fresh pineapple puree to make this cake. Prebiotic fibres has the added benefit of further lowering the glycemic index of the cake that simply using sugar replacements don't. The flour and sometimes the liquid used in the cake contribute to the GI so adding prebiotic fibres helps to reduce the effect on blood sugar levels from those ingredients. After...

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Hot-Cross Choux Buns

I decided to make a choux pastry version of the classic hot-cross bun and this is what I came up with!What's on the menu?- Spiced choux au craquelin (cream puff pastry with crunchy butter cookie layer)- Orange icing cross (to give an added crunch)- Cream cheese filling that's lightened with whipped cream and peppered with juicy orange juice soaked raisins. The filling is aromatically flavoured with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest.My family is really thankful to have...

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(Almost) Sugar-Free Pandan Gula Melaka Chiffon Cake

 Of course I had to try one of the most classic flavours for sugar-free chiffon with prebiotic fibres added --- Pandan!I added a little gula melaka to boost the flavour so it's not entirely sugar-free but it's definitely white sugar-free. Check out the texture!I couldn't resist making a simple cutie..As with all intentional pandan cake bakes, I use homemade pandan juice concentrate which takes some work and patience to prepare.You may see the process in the reel. Unfortunately I am...

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Sugar-Free Tiger Chiffon Cake

 I have been testing out the use of prebiotic fibres as partial sugar-replacement for chiffon cakes. Here's what I made in an attempt to use up the excess mandarin oranges after the Lunar New Year!Orange tiger sugar-free chiffon cake!I am so glad I found a sugar replacement that can be used together with the prebiotic fibres to replace all white sugar in chiffon cake to make something that is yummy. My diabetic recipients loved the taste! Why choose to include prebiotic fibres?...

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