Hello sweet peeps! 👋
So like… we were on this mission to make a cake that even grandma with diabetes can eat (and still do a happy dance after the first bite 💃🕺). And guess what? We totally did it!
We’re talkin’ moist, fluffy, fruity cake with ZERO added sugar but MAX flavor. Yup, no sugar crash, no guilt, just full-on dessert vibes! 😋
If you’re lookin’ for a Mary Berry diabetic cake recipe, you’re in the right place. But… we added a cheeky twist. Cuz why not? 🎂😜
🧁 What’s a Diabetic Cake, Anyway?
Basically, it’s cake that skips all that sugar madness.
No refined sugar. No “oops-too-sweet” moments.
It uses smart ingredients that don’t spike blood sugar, but still taste like yummmmm.
Perfect for people with diabetes, or just anyone tryin’ to eat better (hi mom 👋).
🌟 Our Sweet Goals
Here’s what we wanted from this cake:
- Fluffy texture ✅
- Sweet taste (without sugar!) ✅
- Approved by your nana AND your nutritionist ✅
- Lookin’ fancy enough for tea parties ☕🫖
🍌 Ingredients (Nothing Weird, Promise)
We kept it chill. Here’s what you’ll need:
Cake base:
- 2 ripe bananas (spotty ones are the BEST) 🍌
- 3 eggs
- 150g self-raising flour
- 50g ground almonds (adds nutty vibes!)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (any kind – we used almond milk) 🥛
- Optional: handful chopped walnuts or pecans
For sweetness:
- 2 tbsp erythritol or stevia (or just let the banana do the job!)
- A few chopped dates (natural sugar = happy tastebuds)
🔥 Let’s Bake It (No Chaos, We Swear)
1. Preheat it!
Oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas mark 4.
Grease a loaf tin or line it with paper. We ain’t scrubbing pans today 😅
2. Mash the bananas
Squish them till they look like baby food. Gross? Maybe. Essential? YES.
3. Mix the wet stuff
Add eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, and mashed banana in a bowl. Whisk like your life depends on it (or use a spoon if you’re lazy like us sometimes).
4. Add the dry gang
Mix flour, baking powder, ground almonds, cinnamon, and sweetener. Fold gently into the wet stuff.
If using nuts or dates – toss ’em in now 👐
5. Bake time!
Pour into the tin. Bake for 35–40 mins. Do the toothpick test (poke it, and if it comes out clean – it’s DONE!) ✅
Let it cool (or not… we sometimes nibble it warm too 🫢).
🍓 Optional Toppings (Make It Extra)
- Dust with cinnamon for ✨spice vibes✨
- Add whipped cream (sugar-free of course!)
- Drizzle of melted dark chocolate (over 70% cocoa is diabetic-friendly)
- Serve with berries for that fresh pop! 🍓🫐
🧊 How to Store It (If There’s Leftovers, LOL)
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Fridge is best, but room temp works if you don’t live in the Sahara 🌞
Also freezes like a champ for 1 month (slice before freezing if you wanna sneak one later 🍴)
🧠 Tips From Our Test Kitchen (a.k.a. Mom’s Oven)
- Use overripe bananas for max sweetness
- Swap nuts for seeds if allergic
- Wanna make it gluten-free? Use GF self-raising flour
- Add grated apple if you want it more moist (but don’t make it soggy, bruh)
🍽️ Perfect for…
- Diabetic-friendly birthday parties 🎂
- Afternoon tea with the squad ☕
- Guilt-free snacking while binge-watching baking shows 🍿
- “I’m on a diet but still want cake” days 😅
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🎉 Final Slice Thoughts
Look, we ain’t tryin’ to out-bake Mary Berry… but if she tasted this, we think she’d give us one of them proud nods 🧁👏
This diabetic-friendly cake is soft, tasty, and totally sweet without the sugar drama. Boom. 💥
Go bake it. Share it. Sneak a slice at midnight.
Just don’t forget to smile with every bite 😄💛
