Love doesn’t rely on sugar for sweetness, and neither should your desserts! If your loved one is diabetic, you can still delight them with mouthwatering cakes that won’t send their glucose soaring. These simple sweet recipes at home are the perfect blend of taste and health, proving that indulgence can be guilt-free.
1. Almond Flour Lemon Cake
This sugar free cake recipe is a zesty delight and a citrusy burst of sunshine in cake form. It’s light, refreshing, and totally sugar free, making it a perfect treat for those with diabetes.
Ingredients:
- 200 gm almond flour
- 50 gm coconut flour
- 4 large eggs
- 120 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 100 ml fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 100 ml coconut oil, melted
- 10 gm baking powder
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 5 gm salt
- Sweetener equivalent to 100 gm sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and your chosen sweetener.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180°C or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing. Serve with a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt or fresh berries for an extra touch!
2. Chocolate Avocado Cake
Rich, fudgy, and absolutely decadent, this cake is proof that chocolate and avocado are a match made in sugar-free heaven. Perfect for satisfying those chocolate cravings! Diabetes might prevent you from devouring a truffle cake or a Chocolate Mud Cake, but this chocolate avocado cake doesn't back down.
Ingredients:
- 200 gm almond flour
- 30 gm unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large ripe avocados, mashed
- 4 large eggs
- 150 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 100 ml coconut oil, melted
- Sweetener equivalent to 150 gm sugar (like monk fruit or stevia)
- 10 gm baking powder
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 2 gm salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mashed avocados, eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 180°C or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
3. Coconut and Blueberry Cake
This sugar free cake recipe is a tropical delight with bursts of juicy blueberries. It’s fluffy and moist as a Chocolate Sponge Cake and has just the right amount of sweetness, minus the sugar!
Ingredients:
- 200 gm coconut flour
- 50 gm almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 150 ml coconut milk
- 100 ml coconut oil, melted
- 150 gm fresh blueberries
- Sweetener equivalent to 100 gm sugar
- 10 gm baking powder
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth batter forms.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and level the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of herbal tea!
4. Carrot and Walnut Cake
Carrots add natural sweetness and a lovely moist texture to this classic cake, while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients:
- 200 gm almond flour
- 100 gm grated carrots
- 50 gm chopped walnuts
- 4 large eggs
- 100 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 100 ml coconut oil, melted
- Sweetener equivalent to 100 gm sugar
- 10 gm baking powder
- 5 gm ground cinnamon
- 5 gm ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
- Stir the grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 180°C or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Enjoy this wholesome cake with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts on top!