Strawberry Cake With Sugar-free Cream
Many of us are waiting for the tastiest part of meals: the dessert. However, desserts are often rich in refined sugars, calories and carbohydrates, which are very harmful to health. For this reason, we invite you to discover the recipe for a strawberry cake with sugar-free cream.
Sugar-free recipes have spread as a healthy option for those suffering from diabetes, overweight or obesity. Although many ignore it, frequent consumption of this substance is associated with these health problems.
For this reason, pastry shops and the confectionery industry have changed many of their products, eliminating this ingredient. Similarly, it is also possible to do without it in recipes to prepare at home. To this end, today we share a delicious sugar-free strawberry cake.
Strawberry cake with cream, without sugar
Research published in the journal Nutrition assures that strawberries have a high content of essential nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals which, it seems, exert an important biological activity on human health. To be exact, these fruits bring:
- C vitamin
- Potassium
- Folic acid
- Manganese
- Dietary fibers
- Vitamins E
- Magnesium
On the other hand, a study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition highlights the content of phytochemicals such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, quercetin and catechin, which are beneficial for health.
However, it must be taken into account that the availability of these nutrients can vary depending on the form of consumption of the food. They will therefore not be the same if consumed in a dessert. However, it will still be a healthy option for those who want a dessert while taking care of their health.
However, we suggest that you consult your nutritionist before introducing these sweets into your diet, especially in case of diabetes or particular conditions. We also recommend eating it in moderation so as not to exceed the calories.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup of stevia (75 g)
- ½ cup of butter (100 g)
- 1 cup of strawberries (150 g)
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened strawberry jam (60 g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened whipped cream (125 ml)
- ½ cup of wheat flour (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla essence (30 ml)
- 1 baking sheet
Preparation of the sponge cake
- The first thing to do is to preheat the oven to about 200 degrees.
- Grease and flour the pan, so that the mixture does not stick during cooking.
- Put the remaining butter in a bowl and, with the help of an electric whisk, whip the cream. Add the sweetener slowly, until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Then add the eggs, the flour and a little vanilla essence. Continue to beat until all the ingredients are well combined
- The mixture will become denser ; don’t worry, it has to be.
- Pour the mixture into the previously floured mold and bake for about 25 or 30 minutes.
- Finally, remove the strawberry cake from the oven, let it cool and keep it in a cool place.
Preparation of the cream
- To start, mix the whipped cream with a little stevia and vanilla essence until you get a foamy consistency. Set aside.
- Take the cake and cut it in half. With the help of a pastry brush, fill with the strawberry jam.
- Close the cake and proceed to decorate with cream. Use a spatula of the right size for best results.
- To finish, cut the strawberries in half and cover the top of the cake.
- Ready, enjoy a delicious strawberry cake with sugar-free cream.
A few more tips
- If you don’t want to use stevia as a cake sweetener, honey is fine too, but you’ll need more, a cup is ideal.
- To make this gluten-free dessert, replace the wheat flour with oatmeal and the eggs with three tablespoons of cornstarch.
- You can also add strawberries inside the sponge cake, before decorating it.
- To make the whipped cream yourself, you need to mix skim cream with a sweetener (other than sugar) and vanilla essence.
Are you ready to try this homemade sugar-free dessert? As you can see, it is quite easy to make and the result is delicious. Enjoy it with the whole family!
