Delicious Diabetic Birthday Cake Recipe
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Delicious Diabetic Birthday Cake Recipe
Description
Delicious Diabetic Birthday Cake Recipe offers a vanilla-flavored cake using all-purpose flour, eggs, and melted butter, enhanced with baking soda and baking powder for leavening. The use of milk combined with vinegar creates a buttermilk-like component that tenderizes the crumb. The cake batter is baked in a 6-inch pan until a toothpick comes out clean, then cooled thoroughly before frosting. The sugar-free chocolate frosting is made by mixing whipped tub topping with sugar-free instant pudding and milk, providing a light and creamy finish suitable for those managing sugar intake.
The texture of the cake is tender yet moist, balancing the richness of butter with the slight acidity of the buttermilk. The frosting adds a smooth, chocolate layer that is not overly sweet, complementing the vanilla base. This cake works well for birthday celebrations where a reduced sugar option is desired and can be sliced and served alongside other diabetes-conscious treats.
Note that the recipe uses specific sugar substitutes like Swerve or Splenda to maintain sweetness without added sugar. For different size cakes, ingredient quantities can be adjusted, with baking times varying accordingly. It is important to let the cake cool completely before frosting to ensure the topping does not melt or slide off.
Ingredients
For Vanilla Cake
- 1 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg large
- 6 Tablespoon butter unsalted, melted
- 1 cup sugar substitute please see notes, Swerve or Splenda
- 1 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- salt pinch
- 1 Cup milk skim
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Chocolate Frosting
- 1 whipped topping thawed, sugar free, tub
- 1 - 1 oz chocolate fudge instant pudding or any other flavor you may like, sugar free, packet
- 1/4 cup milk skim
Instructions
- For cake
- Mix the milk and vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes (it will turn into buttermilk)
- After 10 minutes, mix well with a spoon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Spray the inside of a 6" cake pan with nonstick spray
- Add a little flour inside the pan and round it alongside the whole surface. Discard the excess flour
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar blend, baking soda, baking powder and salt
- In another bowl, mix the egg until foamy, add the butter and mix until creamy
- Alternate adding the buttermilk and dry mixture into 2-3 batches, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients. Mix well between each addition
- Lastly, add the vanilla and mix
- Pour the cake batter in the prepared pan
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes on a rack
- Unmold and let it cool completely before frosting
- When cake is completely cooled, slice it in the middle to create 2 layers
- For Chocolate frosting
- In a bowl, mix everything together using an electric mixer
- If frosting seems too stiff, add some more milk until creamy
- Assembly
- Place frosting in between the layers of the cake
- Cover with the second layer
- Frosting the top and sides of the cake
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use sugar substitutes such as Swerve or Splenda to keep the cake diabetic-friendly.
- For a 9-inch cake, double all ingredients and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Mix milk and vinegar in advance to create a buttermilk substitute that enhances cake texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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