Ingredients
Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
In a bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread batter evenly over bottom of 5-qt greased pan. slow cooker.
In a saucepan, combine berries, water, orange peel and remaining sugar; bring to a boil. Take it off the heat and quickly pour it over the batter. Cover it and cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
Turn cooker off. Uncover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Yield: 6 servings.
For Nutritional And Health Benefits
This delicious dessert is a wonderful combination of taste and excellent nutrition that provides numerous health benefits. Both the berries used in it, namely blueberries and blackberries, are a priceless gift of nature that are rich in powerful antioxidants, especially a special element found in them that plays an important role in reducing inflammation in the body and protecting cells from damage. These berries are considered very useful for improving heart health, boosting memory and balancing blood flow, while the abundant vitamin C and fiber present in them keep the digestive system healthy and strengthen the immune system. Although this dessert contains sugar and flour, due to the natural sweetness and nutrition of the fruits, it can be part of a balanced diet, provided that it is eaten in moderation. This dish provides instant energy to the body and the spices like cinnamon and nutmeg included in it not only activate digestion but also help in preventing sudden increases in blood sugar levels.
For Pro Tips And Substitute Ingredients
To give this traditional American dessert a perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture, it is important to follow some kitchen secrets. The most important thing is not to stir the spoon too much when mixing the dry and wet ingredients, because overmixing activates the gluten in the flour, which makes the pudding tough instead of soft. A common mistake when cooking is to frequently lift the lid of a slow cooker, which allows the steam inside to escape and prevents the cake from rising properly, so never remove the lid before the specified time. If you want to make this dessert healthier and more nutritious, you can use whole wheat flour or oat flour instead of white flour, and brown sugar, honey or coconut sugar can be used as an alternative to white sugar, which will make its flavor deeper and healthier.
For Serving And Storing
The best way to serve this warm and crispy dessert is to serve it warm for half an hour after removing it from the slow cooker, garnished with a few fresh mint leaves or roasted almond pieces. To enhance its flavor, serving it with a cold milk froth, thick yogurt or whipped cream is a wonderful experience, while on winter evenings, a cup of unsweetened black tea or hot coffee works wonders. If this dessert is left over, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Use the oven instead of the microwave to reheat it so that its crunchiness and soft texture on top are maintained. A few minutes of preheating the oven makes it fragrant and delicious, just like a freshly prepared dish. Send feedback
