These cakes have no added sugar (although some have been photographed with an optional sprinkling of icing sugar probably because it looks so preedy).
Just because these are sugar free cakes doesn’t mean they’re not sweet treats.
Sweetness comes from fruits, honey, maple syrup or agave.
It’s sometimes hard to believe the level of flavor cakes can achieve without sugar – the Chocolate Tart is one example of this. No one believes it’s sugar free (as well as gluten free, dairy free and eggless). A serious chocolate hit – without sugar!
Now sugar free doesn’t necessarily mean diet friendly – don’t be fooled into thinking you can scoff all these cakes if you’re watching your weight. Natural sugars derived from fruits, honey and maple syrups are high in calories, so bear that in mind if it’s an issue for you.
Sugar Free Blood Orange Cake
Photo: Delicieux
Sugar and gluten free, this flourless Blood Orange Cake relies on the clever combination of its ingredients for maximum taste and texture. The almond and hazelnut meals provide a wonderful texture and mellow nutty base for the orange and honey flavours to shine. The Blood Orange and Honey Compote takes this cake to a whole new level of syrupy citrusy deliciousness.
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Strawberry Ricotta Cake Recipe
Photo: Italian Chips
A soft, delicate cake made with ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla and lemon zest topped with sweet juicy fresh strawberries. The dusting of icing sugar is entirely optional. Strawberry cake heaven.
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Sugar free Chocolate Tart
Photo: The Answer is Cake
I was shocked and stunned at how delicious this Chocolate Tart is. Especially as it’s dairy free, sugar free, eggless, gluten free but nutritious and full of antioxidants.
*****
Apple Cake
Photo: Kitchen to Nirvana
With a rich, gooey caramel apple topping, this is a sugar free cake that feeds the soul as well as the body.
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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
Photo: Guilty Kitchen
Sweetened with honey, this Cottage Cheese Cheesecake could be just the thing if you’re looking for a lighter cheesecake. The recipe for the crust calls for a little sugar, but sub that with maple syrup, honey or agave and you’ll have a delicious and nutritious cheesecake treat.
*****
Sugar Free Raspberry Coffee Cake
Photo: Chocolate Covered Katie
Essentially a vanilla yogurt cake spiked with raspberries, this healthy coffee cake is made with spelt flour so it has a more rustic texture. And with options for making this cake sugar free, it could be the very thing to get you out of bed in the morning but not haunt you with guilt for the rest of the day.
*****
Healthy Carrot Cake
Photo: The Answer is Cake
A sweet treat that nourishes with a whole host of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all drawn from natural fruits and nuts – and carrots of course. It’s a gluten free, sugar free carrot cake, that also happens to be dairy free and eggless. Pretty friendly all around really.
*****
Apple Walnut Cake with Dried Fruits
Photo: Anja’s Food for Thought
A lovely cake recipe where the sweetness comes from the natural goodness of apples and the generous quantities of dried fruits (the dusting of icing sugar is up to you).
*****
Sugar Free Blueberry Tart
Photo: The Answer is Cake
This little old tart is just bursting with goodness – and not just from the blueberries. With a crust made from dates, walnuts and almonds, filled with a silky cashew “cream”, and topped with a compote of blueberries, maple syrup and cinnamon.
*****
Sugar Free Cheesecake
Photo: This Rawsome Vegan Life
Not “cheesecake” in the strictest sense of the word, here we have cashews blended with fresh orange and lemon juice, orange zest, maple syrup (or agave), blueberries and coconut oil. A super-delicious, super-healthy treat.
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Do you have a sugar free cake recipe you’d like to share with us? Why don’t you leave a comment below or send me an email – I’d love to hear from you.
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