This 5-Minute Diabetic Cake is soft, moist, and completely sugar-free—perfect for people with diabetes or anyone watching sugar intake. It’s made in the microwave, needs no oven, and uses low-carb ingredients.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 2 minutes
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Cook: 3 minutes
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Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake (or 2 small servings)
🍳 Equipment
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Microwave-safe mug or bowl
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Whisk or fork
🥘 Ingredients
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3 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
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1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cake)
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1–2 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp milk (almond milk or regular)
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1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mug or bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
Add egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Mix well until smooth batter forms.
Step 3: Microwave
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Microwave on HIGH for 2–3 minutes until set.
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Let it cool for 1 minute before eating.
🍽 Serving Ideas
✔ Top with sugar-free whipped cream
✔ Add chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips
✔ Serve with Greek yogurt
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Vanilla cake: Skip cocoa powder.
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Extra moist: Add 1 tbsp yogurt.
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Keto version: Use only almond flour and butter.
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No egg: Use 2 tbsp yogurt instead of egg.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 180
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Sugar: 0g added sugar
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Carbs: 6–8g (net carbs lower with almond flour)
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Protein: 8g
