Here’s a light, fluffy, diabetic-friendly Cloud Cake — low in carbs, low in sugar, and high in satisfaction. Perfect for those watching their blood sugar but still craving a soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
☁️ Diabetic-Friendly Cloud Cake
Light, low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free optional
🍽️ Servings: 6–8 | ⏱️ Ready in: ~45 minutes
🧁 Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (helps stabilize egg whites)
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional for depth)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional but adds brightness)
Optional whipped topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1–2 tsp powdered erythritol
- Splash of vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a 9-inch round cake pan (or springform) with parchment and lightly grease the sides.
2. Separate Eggs
- Carefully separate yolks and whites into two bowls.
- Ensure no yolk gets into the whites or they won’t whip properly.
3. Beat the Egg Whites
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add half the sweetener (1/8 cup), continuing to beat until glossy, stiff peaks form.
4. Make the Yolk Mixture
- In another bowl, whisk yolks with remaining sweetener, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest.
- Beat until pale and slightly thickened.
5. Fold Gently
- Fold yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites using a spatula.
- Be gentle — you want to keep the air in the batter for a fluffy texture.
6. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden and the center springs back when touched.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan.
7. Optional Whipped Topping
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sweetener, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread on top before serving, or serve on the side.
🌟 Serving Ideas:
- Top with fresh berries (like blueberries or raspberries — low glycemic)
- Dust with sugar-free powdered sweetener
- Drizzle with a bit of sugar-free chocolate or berry sauce
✅ Nutrition Highlights (Approx. per slice, without whipped topping):
- Calories: ~80
- Net carbs: ~1–2g
- Protein: ~5g
- Sugar: 0g added sugars