🎂 Sugar-Free Vanilla Cake Recipe
Here’s a complete recipe for a Vanilla Sugar-Free Cake, including health benefits, tips, and tricks for the best outcome.
🎂 Sugar-Free Vanilla Cake Recipe
🍰 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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1½ cups (180g) almond flour (or whole wheat flour if not gluten-free)
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½ cup (60g) coconut flour (optional for texture)
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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3 large eggs (room temperature)
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce (adds moisture and natural sweetness)
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¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
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⅓ cup erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or stevia (adjust to taste)
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⅓ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for extra softness)
🥣 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan or loaf tin with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, applesauce, almond milk, sweetener, coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Avoid over-mixing.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍯 Optional Frosting (Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting):
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½ cup cream cheese
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
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1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Beat until smooth and spreadable.
✅ Health Benefits:
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Sugar-free: Uses natural sweeteners to reduce blood sugar spikes.
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Lower carb (with almond/coconut flour): Great for keto or diabetic diets.
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Good fats: Coconut oil or almond flour supports heart and brain health.
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Protein-rich: Eggs and Greek yogurt help with satiety and muscle repair.
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Gluten-free option: Suitable for those with gluten sensitivity.
💡 Tips & Tricks:
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Texture too dense? Add an extra egg white or increase applesauce by 2 tbsp.
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Sweeter taste? Adjust the sweetener to your liking; monk fruit blends taste more like sugar.
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Fluffy cake? Whip the eggs well before mixing into the batter.
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Avoid dryness: Don’t overbake. Almond flour cakes cook faster than wheat-based ones.
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Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezes well too.
🍴 Variations:
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Add lemon zest for a fresh flavor.
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Mix in berries or chopped nuts.
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Use as a base for layer cakes or cupcakes.
Let me know if you want a vegan version or want it made without almond or coconut flour
🎂 Sugar-Free Vanilla Cake Recipe
Here’s a complete recipe for a Vanilla Sugar-Free Cake, including health benefits, tips, and tricks for the best outcome.
🎂 Sugar-Free Vanilla Cake Recipe
🍰 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
-
1½ cups (180g) almond flour (or whole wheat flour if not gluten-free)
-
½ cup (60g) coconut flour (optional for texture)
-
2 tsp baking powder
-
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
-
3 large eggs (room temperature)
-
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (adds moisture and natural sweetness)
-
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
-
⅓ cup erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or stevia (adjust to taste)
-
⅓ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
-
2 tsp vanilla extract
-
1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for extra softness)
🥣 Instructions:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan or loaf tin with parchment paper.
-
In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, applesauce, almond milk, sweetener, coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
-
Combine wet and dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Avoid over-mixing.
-
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
-
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍯 Optional Frosting (Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting):
-
½ cup cream cheese
-
2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
-
1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit
-
½ tsp vanilla extract
-
Beat until smooth and spreadable.
✅ Health Benefits:
-
Sugar-free: Uses natural sweeteners to reduce blood sugar spikes.
-
Lower carb (with almond/coconut flour): Great for keto or diabetic diets.
-
Good fats: Coconut oil or almond flour supports heart and brain health.
-
Protein-rich: Eggs and Greek yogurt help with satiety and muscle repair.
-
Gluten-free option: Suitable for those with gluten sensitivity.
💡 Tips & Tricks:
-
Texture too dense? Add an extra egg white or increase applesauce by 2 tbsp.
-
Sweeter taste? Adjust the sweetener to your liking; monk fruit blends taste more like sugar.
-
Fluffy cake? Whip the eggs well before mixing into the batter.
-
Avoid dryness: Don’t overbake. Almond flour cakes cook faster than wheat-based ones.
-
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezes well too.
🍴 Variations:
-
Add lemon zest for a fresh flavor.
-
Mix in berries or chopped nuts.
-
Use as a base for layer cakes or cupcakes.
Let me know if you want a vegan version or want it made without almond or coconut flour