Diabetic-Friendly Cake

Diabetic-Friendly Cake Soft & Moist

 Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk (or almond milk)
  • ⅓ cup sugar-free sweetener (like stevia or erythritol)
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Frosting:

  • 200g cream cheese
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sugar-free sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk

Using almond flour and sugar substitutes helps keep carbs low and avoids blood sugar spikes.

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix:
    • Almond flour
    • Cocoa powder
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
  4. In another bowl, whisk:
    • Eggs
    • Sweetener
    • Milk
    • Vanilla
  5. Combine wet + dry ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
  8. Let it cool completely.

 Frosting Optional

  1. Mix all frosting ingredients until smooth.
  2. Spread over the cooled cake.

 Tips for Best Texture

  • Don’t overbake → keeps it soft and “melts in your mouth”
  • Use fine almond flour for a smoother cake
  • Add a bit of yogurt or butter for extra moisture

 Nutrition

  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Carbs: ~4–7g net carbs
  • Sugar: very low
  • High in healthy fats & protein

 Why this works

  • Almond flour = low carb & high fiber
  • Sugar substitutes = no glucose spikes
  • Eggs & fats = soft, moist texture

 

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