Monk Fruit Cake

Healthy Indulgence: Monkfruit-Sweetened Almond Flour Cake

This specific monkfruit sweetened almond flour cake recipe is inspired by the growing demand for healthier, low-carb alternatives to traditional cakes.

 

Recipe for Monk Fruit Cake

Servings Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
12 20 min 30 min 50 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener (powdered)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, monkfruit sweetener, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 140
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 6g