🍋 Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Ricotta Cake
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This Diabetic Lemon Ricotta Cake is light, moist, and perfectly sweet without added sugar. A healthy, guilt-free dessert made with almond flour, ricotta cheese, and fresh lemon — perfect for diabetics and anyone watching their sugar intake.
🍰 Introduction
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s delicious yet diabetes-friendly, this Lemon Ricotta Cake is the perfect choice. It’s soft, fluffy, and full of bright lemon flavor, yet low in carbs and sugar. The creamy ricotta keeps the cake moist without needing much butter or oil, while a touch of natural sweetener gives it the perfect level of sweetness.
This recipe is easy to make and ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a light afternoon snack with tea. Best of all, it’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and low-carb, making it suitable for diabetics and anyone maintaining a balanced diet.
🧂 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim)
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups (150 g) almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sweetener (such as erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
- A dusting of powdered erythritol
- Thin lemon slices or berries for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, sweetener, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture and stir until you have a thick, smooth batter.
Step 4: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Step 5: Serve
Dust lightly with powdered erythritol and garnish with lemon slices or fresh berries if desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve this Diabetic Lemon Ricotta Cake as is, or pair it with:
- A dollop of sugar-free whipped cream
- Greek yogurt and a few raspberries
- A drizzle of sugar-free lemon glaze
It’s perfect for breakfast, a light dessert, or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.
🩺 Health Benefits
- Low in sugar and carbs, perfect for diabetics.
- High in protein and healthy fats from ricotta and almond flour.
- Gluten-free and grain-free, gentle on digestion.
- Naturally moist without the need for excess oil or butter.
🧁 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month — thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
This Diabetic Lemon Ricotta Cake proves that healthy desserts can still be delicious. With its light texture, zesty lemon flavor, and creamy finish, it’s a perfect guilt-free indulgence that fits beautifully into a diabetic-friendly lifestyle.
