: The Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of almond flour
- 1/4 cup of coconut flour
- 1/4 cup of erythritol or any other low-calorie sweetener
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- Zest of one lime
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of erythritol or any other low-calorie sweetener
- 1/2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
: The Instructions
Step 1: The Almond Cake Base
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and eggs.
Once the mixture is fluffy and evenly combined, fold in the almond flour mixture, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well until the batter has no lumps left.
Grease a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Then, pour the batter into the dish and smooth the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before adding the cream cheese layer.
Step 2: The Cream Cheese Spread
In a separate mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, erythritol, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the cake.
Sprinkle lime zest on top of it for an added burst of flavor.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
: The Nutritional Information
This diabetic-friendly lime, almond, and cream cheese cake recipe serves six people with the following nutritional information per serving:.
- Calories: 215
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 5g
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
: Conclusion
Eating desserts does not have to be off-limits if you have diabetes. With some strategic ingredient substitutions, you can still enjoy your favorite treats without disrupting your blood sugar levels.
This lime, almond, and cream cheese cake recipe is a delicious and satisfying dessert option that will help you stick to your diabetic diet plan.