Nutty Elegance: Sugar-Free Pistachio Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free slice of our sugar-free pistachio cake, an exquisite blend of nutty flavors and moist textures. Made with wholesome ingredients, this cake captures the rich essence of pistachios while remaining light on sugar. Perfect for special occasions or an everyday treat, it's topped with an irresistible creamy frosting that will have everyone asking for seconds.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup honey or sugar substitute (like erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt for frosting
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free powdered sweetener for frosting
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, ground pistachios, baking soda, and salt.
- 3.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, honey (or sugar substitute), and vanilla until smooth.
- 4.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- 5.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7.
For the frosting, mix coconut yogurt with powdered sweetener until creamy.
- 8.
Once the cake is cool, spread the yogurt frosting evenly on top.
- 9.
Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving. Enjoy your healthy treat!