🥥 Diabetic-Friendly Coconut Cake (Low Carb)
Ingredients
Dry
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- â…“ cup monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet
- 3 large eggs
- â…“ cup unsweetened coconut milk (carton, not canned)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp coconut extract (optional but amazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round or square pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine wet + dry, mix gently.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Optional Low-Sugar Coconut Frosting
- ½ cup light cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Monk fruit sweetener to taste
- Dash of vanilla
Whip and spread lightly—keeps it diabetic-friendly.
