Low Sugar Vanilla Cake Recipe
Savor the delight of a low-sugar vanilla cake. This recipe offers a healthier twist on a classic treat, delivering the beloved flavor of vanilla without the guilt. Enjoy a slice without compromising on taste or your wellness goals.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
- Spatula
- Whisk
- 8-inch cake pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 180g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup 80ml unsweetened applesauce (you can also use plain yogurt for moisture)
- ¼ cup 60ml vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons erythritol or any low-calorie sweetener of your choice, like stevia, monk fruit, or a combination
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for a bit of natural sweetness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste optional, for a deeper vanilla flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan (or line it with parchment paper).
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. If you’re using honey or maple syrup, add it here as well. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Sweetener: Add your chosen sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia) to the wet ingredients and stir until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Oven times may vary, so check around the 25-minute mark.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.