The Ultra-Soft Butter Cake is an irresistible dessert, perfect for anyone looking for a treat with no added sugar. Thanks to erythritol, this cake is suitable for people following a low-sugar diet and is also incredibly soft and delicious. Making it is simple and requires easy-to-find ingredients. Let’s see together how to make this delicacy that will charm everyone!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 365.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 45.35 (g) of which sugars 2.16 (g)
- Proteins 6.66 (g)
- Fat 24.31 (g) of which saturated 15.20 (g)of which unsaturated 9.13 (g)
- Fibers 4.62 (g)
- Sodium 31.81 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 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
Prepare all the ingredients on your work surface that you need to make the Cake!
- 14 tbsp butter (you can use ghee, coconut butter, peanut butter or regular butter (about 7 oz / 7/8 cup))
- 6 tbsp erythritol (powdered)
- Half vial vanilla extract vial
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/8 cup milk (if you use lupin flour; if you use type 00 flour, use about 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (135 ml); with potato starch you only need 6 tbsp (90 ml))
- 2 cups flour (almond or lupin flour; if you are not following a low-carb diet you can use type 00 flour or potato starch)
- 1 packet baking powder (for cakes)
- 2/3 cup sultana raisins (can be substituted with walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts, especially on a LowCarb diet (about 3.5 oz))
- 1/4 cup flour (almond or lupin flour for dusting the raisins (about 0.9 oz))
- 1/4 tsp tabletop sweetener (or Stevia *read the notes at the end of the recipe for more info)
- 1 tbsp erythritol (powdered)
- ground cinnamon (if desired)
The Ultra-Soft Butter Cake with no added sugars can be cut into 12 tasty slices. Also suitable for those on a low-carbohydrate diet (for Keto or diabetics, it is recommended to omit the sultana raisins from the ingredient list).
Tools and Utensils
To prepare the Ultra-Soft Butter Cake, you will need some kitchen tools. Make sure you have:
- 1 Electric hand mixer
- 1 24 cm springform pan
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 spatula
Preparation
Beat the softened butter with the powdered erythritol and vanilla until creamy.
Add one yolk at a time, mixing well with the beaters after each addition.
Continue until all the yolks are incorporated.
Fold in half of the lupin flour (or the chosen flour), the baking powder and 1/4 tsp (approx. 1 g) of sweetener such as pure Stevia or Dulci Light (or whatever you normally use), mixing until combined.
Pour the milk in a slow stream and continue mixing for about 1 minute, then add the remaining lupin flour. Continue working the batter for 1 minute.
Add the raisins (soaked for 10 minutes and then dusted with flour) and fold them in gently.
Finally, fold in the whipped egg whites in three additions, mixing from the bottom up.
Pour the batter into the buttered and floured pan.
Once baked, let it cool slightly before removing it from the pan.
The Ultra-Soft Butter Cake, with no added sugar, is ready! A true delight for every palate.
Notes
You can customize this cake for a low-carbohydrate diet, such as Keto or LowCarb, or for diabetics. In that case, it is necessary to replace the sultana raisins with nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts), oilseeds or sugar-free dark chocolate. The rest of the ingredients are suitable for this dietary regimen.
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Variations
If you want a dairy-free version, you can replace the milk with a plant-based drink, such as coconut milk or almond milk.
Useful Links
Sugar-free dessert recipes recipes
Tips for soft, fluffy cakes here
Questions and Answers
If you have questions about the Ultra-Soft Butter Cake, you can look through the Q&A below or ask your own question.
How can I make my Ultra-Soft Butter Cake suitable for a Keto diet?
You can replace the sultana raisins with dried nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts), oilseeds or high-percentage sugar-free dark chocolate. The rest of the ingredients are appropriate for a low-carbohydrate eating style, so you can prepare the cake following the recipe.
What is the secret to an Ultra-Soft Butter Cake?
Beating the butter well with erythritol and incorporating one yolk at a time, gently mixing after each addition, is essential to obtain a light and fluffy texture. In addition to this technique, the type of flour plays a major role; for example, lupin flour not only has a very low amount of carbohydrates but also gives the cake an extremely soft texture, almost as if ricotta were in the batter.
Can I replace erythritol with other sweeteners in the Ultra-Soft Butter Cake?
Yes, you could use other natural sweeteners. Keep in mind, however, that you will still need a “real quantity” of a very fine powdered sweetener to create the butter cream, so it is not possible to use a few drops of a liquid sweetener or only a few grams of another powdered sweetener.
