suger free Diabetic Orange cake

Here’s a sugar-free, diabetic-friendly orange cake that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. It uses natural sweetness from orange + approved sweeteners and keeps carbs balanced.

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Sugar-Free Diabetic Orange Cake

Yield: 1 small loaf or 8–10 slices
Texture: Soft, moist crumb
Sweetness: Mild–medium (adjustable)

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Ingredients

Dry ingredients

• 120 g almond flour

• 60 g whole wheat flour (or oat flour for lower GI)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet ingredients

• 3 large eggs (room temperature)

• 80 ml fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)

• Zest of 1 orange

• 60 ml neutral oil (sunflower or olive oil)

• 80–100 g erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (granulated)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional (diabetic-friendly)

• 30 g chopped walnuts or almonds

• 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (adds moisture)

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1 – Prep

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

2. Line or grease a loaf tin (20 cm) or round 18 cm cake pan.

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Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Almond flour

• Whole wheat (or oat) flour

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Cinnamon

Set aside.

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Step 3 – Mix wet ingredients

1. In another bowl, whisk:

   • Eggs

   • Sweetener

2. Add:

   • Orange juice

   • Orange zest

   • Oil

   • Vanilla

   • Yogurt (if using)

3. Mix until smooth.

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Step 4 – Combine

1. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

2. Fold gently until just combined.

3. Stir in nuts if using.

❗ Do not overmix — this keeps the cake soft.

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Step 5 – Bake

1. Pour batter into prepared pan.

2. Smooth the top.

3. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until:

   • Top is golden

   • Toothpick comes out clean

4. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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Serving & Storage

• Best after fully cooled

• Keeps 3 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated

• Freezes well (sliced)

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Nutrition notes (approx. per slice)

• ✔ No added sugar

• ✔ Lower glycemic load

• ✔ Higher fiber & healthy fats

• ✔ Suitable for diabetics in moderation

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Variations

• Even lower carb: use only almond flour (180 g total)

• Dairy-free: skip yogurt

• Orange-chocolate: add sugar-free dark chocolate chips

• Glaze (optional): powdered erythritol + a few drops orange juice