Orange Cake

Diabetic-Friendly Orange Cake

🥣 Ingredients

Dry:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Wet:

• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice (small amount for flavor)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (gives strong flavor without sugar)
• ¼ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• ¼ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, sweetener, yogurt, oil, orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
3. Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Pour into a greased or lined cake pan.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
6. Let cool completely before slicing.

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🍊 Optional Sugar-Free Orange Glaze

• 2 tbsp powdered erythritol
• 1–2 tsp orange juice
  👉 Mix and drizzle lightly on top.

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🌟 Why It’s Good for Diabetes

• Uses low-carb flours (no white flour)
• Sugar-free sweetener → no glucose spikes
• Orange zest gives strong flavor with minimal carbs
• Protein + healthy fats help balance blood sugar

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⚠️ Tips

• Stick to 1 slice per serving
• Pair with protein (like yogurt or nuts)
• Avoid store-bought orange juice (too high in sugar)

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🩺 Carb Insight (Approx.)

• ~5–7g net carbs per slice (depending on size & sweetener)