Sugar-Free Apple Cake

Naturally Sweet, Guilt-Free Goodness

Sugar-Free Apple Cake – Soft, Fruity, and Sweetened by Nature

This isn’t your average apple cake — it’s a naturally sweet, light, and wholesome dessert made without refined sugar.

The natural sugars from apples, raisins, and a touch of honey bring just the right amount of sweetness, while Greek yogurt keeps it moist and fluffy. 🍏🍯

Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this cake is a great way to enjoy something sweet — without the guilt.

And the best part? It smells like comfort, coziness, and fall all in one bite.

SUGAR-FREE APPLE CAKE

Moist, light, and full of apple goodness — with no refined sugar!

👵 Why Nonna Loves This Recipe

Because it’s simple, nourishing, and full of flavor. Nonna always says the best cakes are the ones you can enjoy any time of day — and this one fits the bill. With just a hint of honey and the natural sweetness of apples and raisins, this cake brings back memories of oven-warmed merende and Sunday mornings.

🍽️ Difficulty:

Easy

⏱️ Prep Time:

15 minutes

🔥 Bake Time:

50 minutes

🕒 Total Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings:

8 slices

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 3 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced thin

• 1 lemon (zest + juice)

• ¼ cup sunflower oil (50 g)

• ⅔ cup Greek yogurt (150 g)

• 1 tbsp honey

• ¾ cup whole wheat flour or type 2 flour (90 g)

• 2 tsp baking powder (8 g)

• ½ cup raisins (80 g)

• 1 tbsp chopped almonds (about 8 almonds)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the base:
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with lemon zest, honey, and Greek yogurt until creamy and smooth.

2️⃣ Slice the apples:
Peel and slice the apples thinly. Toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning.

3️⃣ Finish the batter:
Add sunflower oil to the egg mixture. Then mix in sifted flour, baking powder, raisins, and apple slices. Stir until well combined.

4️⃣ Prepare to bake:
Pour the batter into a parchment-lined cake pan (8 or 9 inches). Sprinkle the top with chopped almonds for crunch.

5️⃣ Bake:
Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

🧾 Nutritional Facts (per slice, approx.)

Note: Natural sugar content only. No added refined sugar.

💡 Nonna’s Tips

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice.

• Want a richer texture? Replace half the yogurt with mashed banana or applesauce.

• Store covered at room temp for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 5.

Sugar-Free Apple Cake

Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this cake is a great way to enjoy something sweet — without the guilt.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Italian Cakes

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8 slices

Notes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 3 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced thin
• 1 lemon (zest + juice)
• ¼ cup sunflower oil (50 g)
• ⅔ cup Greek yogurt (150 g)
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour or type 2 flour (90 g)
• 2 tsp baking powder (8 g)
• ½ cup raisins (80 g)
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds (about 8 almonds)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the base:
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with lemon zest, honey, and Greek yogurt until creamy and smooth.

2️⃣ Slice the apples:
Peel and slice the apples thinly. Toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning.

3️⃣ Finish the batter:
Add sunflower oil to the egg mixture. Then mix in sifted flour, baking powder, raisins, and apple slices. Stir until well combined.

4️⃣ Prepare to bake:
Pour the batter into a parchment-lined cake pan (8 or 9 inches). Sprinkle the top with chopped almonds for crunch.

5️⃣ Bake:
Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

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