Sugar-Free Diabetic Orange Cake

Sugar-Free Diabetic Orange Cake (5-Minute Prep)

Description

A light, moist, and fragrant cake made with fresh orange juice and zest — completely sugar-free and perfect for diabetics or anyone cutting down on refined sugar. This cake takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is baked to golden perfection, melting in your mouth with each bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 3 large eggs (room temperature)

• ½ cup olive oil (or any light vegetable oil)

• ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)

• 1 tbsp orange zest (optional but highly recommended)

• ½ cup natural sweetener (erythritol, stevia blend, or monk fruit sweetener)

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb version)

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line two small round cake pans or one 8-inch pan.

2. Beat the eggs and sweetener together until fluffy and pale.

3. Add oil slowly while whisking until well combined.

4. Stir in orange juice and zest.

5. Sift dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) into the mixture. Fold gently until smooth.

6. Pour into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool completely before removing from the pan. Enjoy as-is or dust with powdered sweetener.

Tips

• Use fresh orange juice, not boxed juice (which may contain added sugar).

• For extra flavor, add a drop of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon.

• If using almond flour, reduce oil slightly to prevent greasiness.

• The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerated for 7 days.

Nutritional Information (per slice, based on 10 servings)

(Values may vary depending on the sweetener and flour used.)

Health Benefits

• Diabetic-friendly: No refined sugar; uses low-GI sweeteners.

• Vitamin C boost from oranges supports immunity.

• Heart-healthy fats from olive oil or almond flour.

• Low glycemic index, reducing blood sugar spikes.

Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make it gluten-free?
👉 Yes! Use almond flour or oat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Q2: Can I skip eggs?
👉 You can use 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg.

Q3: Can I use lemon instead of orange?
👉 Absolutely, it will turn into a refreshing sugar-free lemon cake.

Q4: Is this safe for diabetics?
👉 Yes — as long as you use approved diabetic sweeteners like stevia or erythritol and watch portion size.

Q5: Can I freeze it?
👉 Yes, wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.