A little while back I undertook a challenge with Canderel to make some #SweetSmart swaps to see if we could cut down our overall sugar content and to replace what sugar we were still eating with Canderel we were shocked at the amount of hidden sugars there were in our everyday foods.
As a family we loved the challenge and with learning to cook and trying to loose weight anything that makes healthier swaps is a bonus for me and this recipe was ideal to use Canderel instead of standard sugar!
When I started this blog I said from the beginning I would blog my food journey with honesty and if something goes wrong I would be honest … well this recipe tripped me up a little as while creating.
*cough cough* OK I totally fudged it with the size of the cake tin I used … I should have really used a 7 inch tin but got carried away and baked it in a 9 inch tin …
Oh and to make matters a little worse .. I forgot the baking powder altogether!
I am still learning but I did spend some time kicking myself … however when I tasted I really didn’t need to be too upset as it was delicious! (even if it looked like a pancake)
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So there you have it … a lower calorie recipe using Canderel and a steep learning curve for me! Next time I will add in the baking powder and use the correct tin and maybe it won’t look quite so flat!
Next to try out the same recipe with apple instead!
I would eat it , cooking is all about learning.
Think you are doing fab
I like the idea of using the sweetener to reduce calories. I find I still make mistakes cooking dishes now and I’ve been baking since I was in primary school. I hope you ate it all up as it looks scrummy!
It looks delicious – there’s nothing wrong with a good old pancake look!
Have you considered using something more natural like Agave Syrup rather than Canderel? Artificial sweetener doesn’t tend to behave well in baking 🙂
I am so impressed with the way you have taken on the challenge of cooking and baking more. Well done you
This looks AMAZING!! What a great treat, looks lush, will have to give it a go x
I love fruity cakes and puddings. Good to cut down on the sugar by using a healthier alternative.
I’ve never thought of cooking with Canderel before! This recipe looks yummy.
I know sugar is the new evil but I really don’t like artificial sweetners. I’d rather find something natural to replace the sugar or just have it sharp.
OOh now this sounds and looks absolutely divine x
Oh yum what a delicious sounding recipe, I could tuck right in. x
It still looks tasty!
What’s Candarel like in baking? I don’t like sweeteners in drinks because I think they have a strange after taste.
Oh this looks scrummy
I didn’t know you had another blog Jamie, this is such a good site. Love this recipe too 😀
I wonder if I can make a few changes for Hayden’s requirements. I have to give this a try.
Thanks for sharing hun
Charlotte x
God that looks good. I love seeing summer dishes coming in now too, makes me feel happy that the sun is on its way!
I had to laugh when you said, even if it did look like a pancake! It looks very tasty Jaime, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
It looks lovely. I wish it was summer already and juicy fruit in the garden ready for picking.