Sugar-Free Classic Madeira Cake

Indulge guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Classic Madeira Cake, a timeless treat reinvented for health-conscious bakers. This delightful cake achieves its signature soft, dense crumb with a combination of creamy, unsalted butter and a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or stevia, making it perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Infused with fragrant vanilla and zesty lemon, every bite is a balance of subtle sweetness and refreshing citrus notes. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and unsweetened almond milk, and bakes to golden perfection in just an hour. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with sugar-free jams or whipped cream, this classic Madeira cake is a versatile dessert or afternoon tea companion that's every bit as satisfying as the original.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 175 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 100 grams sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol or stevia blend)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 250 grams plain all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar-free sweetener together using an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in each egg one at a time, ensuring the mixture is thoroughly combined after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder to combine them evenly.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the almond milk, until you get a smooth batter. Do this in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Step 6

Gently fold in the lemon zest, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 9

Serve as is or pair it with sugar-free jams or whipped cream for added indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2411.6

Total Fat 160.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 940.0mg	0%
Sodium 1164.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 300.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 246.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 502.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 42.6%