Diabetic Sunshine Orange Cake
Brighten your dessert table with this irresistible Diabetic Sunshine Orange Cake, a wholesome treat designed for those watching their sugar intake! Bursting with natural citrus flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest, this cake achieves a moist, fluffy texture with the help of unsweetened applesauce and nonfat Greek yogurt. Sweetened naturally with granulated erythritol, it’s a guilt-free indulgence perfect for diabetics or anyone seeking a low-sugar dessert option. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cake combines simple ingredients like almond milk and vanilla for a delightful homemade touch. Serve it plain or garnish with extra orange zest for a show-stopping finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated erythritol (sugar substitute)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the dry mix aside.
In another bowl, mix the granulated erythritol, applesauce, and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the almond milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Garnish with additional orange zest or a dusting of powdered erythritol before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2346 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.3 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
