Description

This Vanilla Sugar-Free Cake is soft, fluffy, and full of classic vanilla flavor—without the sugar. It’s the perfect guilt-free dessert for birthdays, holidays, or when you’re simply craving a slice of something sweet. Made with a natural sugar substitute, this cake offers all the texture and taste of a traditional vanilla cake, but with fewer carbs and calories.

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Ingredients

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For the Cake:

2 cups almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs
½ cup butter, melted (or coconut oil)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
½ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for extra moisture)

For the Sugar-Free Vanilla Frosting (Optional):

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup powdered erythritol
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (to adjust consistency)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease your cake pan and line with parchment paper if desired.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, and almond milk until smooth.
Stir in the yogurt or sour cream if using.

Step 4: Combine & Bake

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes (or 40–45 minutes if using a loaf pan), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Make the Frosting (Optional)

Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Add powdered sweetener and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy.
Add almond milk, 1 tbsp at a time, to reach desired frosting consistency.
Spread over the cooled cake.

Notes

Use Fine Almond Flour – For a light, smooth texture.
Don’t Overbake – Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid drying.
Sweetener Matters – Use a 1:1 sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit.
Room Temperature Ingredients – Helps everything mix more evenly.
Let It Cool – Especially before adding frosting to avoid melting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: American