Southern-Style Diabetic-Friendly Red Velvet Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup stevia
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup stevia

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
2. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. 3.In a separate bowl, beat together the stevia, eggs, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and food coloring until well combined.
4. 4.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. 5.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. 6.Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
7. 7.To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and stevia until light and fluffy.
8. 8.Frost the top of one cake layer, then place the other cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
9. 9.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a more traditional flavor, you can use all-purpose flour instead of almond flour, but keep in mind that it will increase the glycemic index.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have stevia, you can use another sugar substitute of your choice, but be sure to adjust the amount accordingly.