Here’s a Healthy & Moist Sugar-Free Cake recipe that’s sweetened naturally and still incredibly soft and flavorful 🍰✨
🍰 Healthy & Moist Sugar-Free Cake
⏱ Prep Time:
15 minutes
⏱ Bake Time:
30–35 minutes
🍽 Serves:
8–10 slices
🧾 Ingredients
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Whole wheat flour – 1½ cups (180 g)
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Baking powder – 1½ teaspoons
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Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – ¼ teaspoon
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Unsweetened applesauce – ½ cup (acts as natural sweetener and moisture)
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Ripe bananas – 2 medium, mashed
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Eggs – 2 large
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Greek yogurt – ½ cup
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Milk (dairy or plant-based) – ½ cup
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Coconut oil or olive oil – ¼ cup, melted
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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
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Optional add-ins: cinnamon (1 teaspoon), nuts (¼ cup), or sugar-free chocolate chips (¼ cup)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
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Whisk together to distribute evenly.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, mash bananas and mix with applesauce.
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Add eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
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Stir until smooth and combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
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Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients.
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Fold gently until just combined – do not overmix.
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Add optional nuts or chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 6: Serve
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Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Optional: serve with sugar-free frosting, fresh fruit, or a dollop of yogurt.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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With a cup of tea or coffee
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As a healthy dessert for breakfast or snack
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Add a drizzle of sugar-free chocolate for extra indulgence
⭐ Tips for Best Results
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Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
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Greek yogurt keeps the cake moist without sugar.
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Whole wheat flour gives a nutty flavor; substitute part with almond flour for lighter texture.
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Do not overbake – check at 30 minutes to maintain moistness.
🔁 Variations
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Carrot or zucchini cake: Add ½ cup grated carrot or zucchini.
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Spiced cake: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Nutty cake: Fold in walnuts or pecans for texture.
