Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Ricotta Cake – Light, Fluffy & Sugar-Free! 🍋🍰
Introduction: A Guilt-Free, Sugar-Free Dessert for Everyone!
Looking for a delicious, diabetic-friendly dessert that’s sugar-free, low-carb, and bursting with lemon flavor? This Lemon Ricotta Cake is the perfect treat! It’s moist, fluffy, and naturally sweetened, making it a great option for those watching their blood sugar levels while still enjoying a satisfying dessert.
✔️ Sugar-free & diabetic-friendly
✔️ Light, fluffy & packed with lemon flavor
✔️ Perfect for any occasion – breakfast, tea, or dessert
✔️ Easy to make with simple ingredients
Let’s bake this healthy, citrusy delight! 🍋🍰✨
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Ingredients: What You’ll Need
✔️ 1½ cups almond flour (or whole wheat flour for a slightly higher carb version)
✔️ ½ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
✔️ 1½ teaspoons baking powder
✔️ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔️ 3 large eggs
✔️ ¾ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
✔️ ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk if preferred)
✔️ ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
✔️ 1 tablespoon lemon zest
✔️ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔️ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
🔸 Optional Add-Ins:
✔️ 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (for a lemon poppy seed twist)
✔️ ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for a warm depth of flavor)
✔️ Fresh blueberries (for a fruity variation)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
🧈 Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
✔️ Almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3: Whisk Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix:
✔️ Eggs, ricotta cheese, almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
Whisk until smooth.
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Step 4: Combine & Mix
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Stir gently until fully combined (don’t overmix!).
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Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 6: Garnish & Serve
✔️ Dust with powdered erythritol for a classic look.
✔️ Top with fresh berries or a lemon glaze (see below for a sugar-free glaze option).
✔️ Serve warm or chilled for a refreshing citrusy treat! 🍋✨
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Optional Sugar-Free Lemon Glaze
✔️ ½ cup powdered erythritol
✔️ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
✔️ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👉 Mix everything until smooth, then drizzle over the cake for extra flavor!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Naturally sweetened – No sugar, no guilt!
✔️ Low-carb & diabetic-friendly
✔️ Soft, moist & full of lemony goodness
✔️ Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
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How to Store & Keep Fresh
🛍 To Store:
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
❄️ To Freeze:
Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge and enjoy!
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Nutritional Information (Per Slice – 8 Servings)
💡 A low-carb, sugar-free treat that tastes just as indulgent as traditional cake!
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Final Thoughts: The Perfect Diabetic-Friendly Dessert!
This Lemon Ricotta Cake is light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced in flavor—all without added sugar! Whether you’re diabetic, on a low-carb diet, or just looking for a healthier dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try.
✔️ Moist & rich with a creamy texture
✔️ Packed with real lemon flavor
✔️ Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert
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