The SUGAR-FREE APPLE CAKE is a healthy and wholesome dessert, perfect for those who want to avoid refined sugar without giving up taste. Erythritol, used in this recipe, is a natural zero-calorie sweetener that replaces sugar without altering the delicate flavor of the cake.
Made with sweet apples that provide natural sweetness, and raisins that add a caramelized, soft note, this cake has a delicate and enveloping taste. For an additional flavor touch you can aromatize it with cinnamon or lemon zest.
It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a light dessert after meals. This cake combines traditional flavor with a touch of lightness and well-being.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 277.31 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 57.68 (g) of which sugars 9.70 (g)
- Proteins 5.17 (g)
- Fat 14.91 (g) of which saturated 2.02 (g)of which unsaturated 11.49 (g)
- Fibers 1.91 (g)
- Sodium 71.12 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (medium, at room temperature)
- 1 cup erythritol
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 apples
- 7 tbsp sunflower seed oil
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (type 00)
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3.5 tbsp milk
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
For the sugar-free apple cake you will need
- 1 Cake pan 8 in
- 1 Bowl
- Electric whisk
- 1 Sieve
- 1 Spatula
Preparation of the sugar-free apple cake
The preparation of the SUGAR-FREE APPLE CAKE is very easy and quick.
Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl beat the eggs with the erythritol and a pinch of salt until pale and frothy. Add the seed oil, the milk at room temperature, the vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate.Add the sifted flour, potato starch and baking powder. Mix everything until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter. If it seems too firm don’t worry, that’s the consistency it should have.
Finally fold in the diced apples and the drained raisins.Fold them in with a spatula, pour the batter into a buttered and floured 8-inch springform pan. Level it and sprinkle the surface with the sliced almonds.
Bake the sugar-free apple cake in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F for 50–55 minutes. Check for doneness with the classic toothpick test.
Once baked, remove the sugar-free apple cake from the oven and let it cool completely. Then remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar.
Main features of erythritol:
✅ Zero calories – Unlike other sugar alcohols, it is not metabolized by the body into energy.
✅ Zero glycemic index – It does not affect blood sugar levels, making it suitable for diabetics.
✅ Sugar-like taste – It has about 70% of the sweetness of sucrose without the aftertaste typical of some artificial sweeteners.
✅ Good digestive tolerability – Unlike some other sugar alcohols (such as maltitol or xylitol), it is partially absorbed and then excreted, reducing the risk of intestinal discomfort.
✅ Does not cause cavities – It is not fermented by oral bacteria, so it does not contribute to plaque and cavity formation.
Storage
The sugar-free apple cake keeps for about 2–3 days at room temperature in a cool, dry place, covered with a cake dome or wrapped in plastic wrap. If it’s very warm, it’s better to store it in the refrigerator, where it lasts up to 5–6 days.
