Gluten-Free and Low-Carb Cake Recipes

Gluten-free and low-carb cakes can be a good alternative for people who want to eat well and satisfy a sweet craving with lighter, nourishing options. They are especially useful for people with gluten intolerance, people following a ketogenic diet and those who want to eat fewer carbohydrates.

So how do you make a gluten-free, low-carb cake? Here are some practical, nourishing and tasty cake recipes.

Possible benefits of gluten-free and low-carb cakes

• Lower in refined carbohydrate: because they contain no refined flour or sugar, they cause smaller rises in blood sugar than conventional cakes, although honey and fruit still contain sugars.
• Filling: the healthy fats and protein can help you feel full for longer.
• Gluten-free flours: almond and coconut flour are naturally free from gluten.
• Low in carbohydrate: they suit people who want to cut down on carbohydrates.
• For people avoiding gluten: if you have coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, please check all labels and ask your doctor.

Now let us look at some healthy and tasty gluten-free cake recipes.

1. Almond flour cake with no refined sugar (gluten-free and low-carb)

Calories: 1 slice is approximately 160 kcal
Carbohydrate: approximately 4 to 5 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (about 400 ml) almond flour
• 3 eggs
• Half a cup coconut oil
• Half a cup almond milk
• 1 dessert spoon cinnamon
• 1 dessert spoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or stevia

Method:

1. Beat the eggs with a mixer and add the coconut oil, almond milk and honey.
2. Add the almond flour, baking powder and cinnamon and mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into a cake tin and bake at 170°C for 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Let it rest at room temperature before serving.

Tip: for a richer flavour, add chopped walnuts or pieces of dark chocolate.

2. Chocolate avocado cake (keto-friendly and gluten-free)

Calories: 1 slice is approximately 180 kcal
Carbohydrate: approximately 3 to 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 3 eggs
• Half a cup almond flour
• Half a cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 dessert spoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon stevia or maple syrup

Method:

1. Mash the avocado to a purée and beat with the eggs.
2. Add the cocoa, almond flour, baking powder and vanilla and mix.
3. Pour the mixture into a cake tin lined with baking paper.
4. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Tip: drizzle melted 85% dark chocolate on top for a richer taste.

3. Coconut flour cake (low-carb and gluten-free)

Calories: 1 slice is approximately 150 kcal
Carbohydrate: approximately 5 g

Ingredients:

• Half a cup coconut flour
• 3 eggs
• A quarter of a cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon stevia or honey

Method:

1. Whisk all the ingredients until you have a smooth mixture.
2. Pour into a cake tin and bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.
3. Before serving, you can decorate with desiccated coconut.

Tip: add desiccated coconut to the batter for a stronger coconut flavour.

4. Carrot and cinnamon cake with no refined sugar (gluten-free and high in fibre)

Calories: 1 slice is approximately 140 kcal
Carbohydrate: approximately 6 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 grated carrots
• 3 eggs
• 1 dessert spoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 dessert spoon baking powder
• A quarter of a cup crushed walnuts
• 2 tablespoons honey or stevia

Method:

1. Beat the eggs and add the honey, cinnamon and ginger.
2. Add the almond flour, baking powder and grated carrots and mix.
3. Bake at 175°C for 30 minutes.

Tip: for extra crunch, add chia seeds.

5. Lemon almond flour cake (low-carb and light)

Calories: 1 slice is approximately 120 kcal
Carbohydrate: approximately 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 eggs
• Half a small tea glass (about 50 ml) coconut oil
• 1 dessert spoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 dessert spoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon stevia or honey

Method:

1. Beat the eggs and add the coconut oil.
2. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and almond flour and mix well.
3. Bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.

Tip: sprinkle desiccated coconut on top before serving.

Enjoy healthier desserts with gluten-free, low-carb cakes

These gluten-free, low-carb cakes can be made at home with wholesome ingredients, and they offer a tasty, nourishing alternative.

• They are gluten-free and easy to digest for many people.
• They are lower in refined carbohydrate and can help you feel full for longer.
• They are made without refined sugar and contain healthy fats and protein.

Try one of these recipes for a lighter dessert. Calorie and carbohydrate values are approximate.

This article is for general information only; please consult your doctor and dietitian about your own situation.