Sugar-Free Lemon Sponge Cake

Delight your taste buds with this Sugar-Free Lemon Sponge Cake—a light, zesty dessert that's perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Made with nutrient-rich almond flour and naturally sweetened with powdered monk fruit, this gluten-free cake strikes a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and delicate sweetness. Fluffy egg whites give the sponge its airy texture, while unsweetened applesauce keeps it moist without the need for added sugar. Infused with fragrant lemon zest and juice, every bite bursts with citrusy freshness. This easy-to-make cake is ready in under an hour and serves as a wonderful treat for those following low-carb, keto, or sugar-free lifestyles. Serve it plain, dusted with more powdered sweetener, or alongside fresh berries for a wholesome finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Almond flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 6 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Powdered monk fruit sweetener
• 0.25 cup Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Separate the egg whites and yolks into two large mixing bowls.

Step 4

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Step 5

In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, applesauce, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and melted butter. Beat until well combined and creamy.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, folding carefully until just combined.

Step 7

Gently fold in the beaten egg whites into the batter in three additions, ensuring you do not deflate the mixture.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(847.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1753.9

Total Fat 146.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1247.6mg	0%
Sodium 1986.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 69.4g	0%

Vitamin D 255.0IU	0%
Calcium 510.6mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 576.4mg	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: 72.7%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 12.0%