Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes are a perfect summer dessert.
I like that these mini cakes are topped with real fruit too!
Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes
This is a simple cake recipe that has no added sugar.
The optional topping includes a sugar free frosting and fresh fruit.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Patriotic Fruit Popsicles?
That popsicle is another nice idea for a summertime patriotic treat. Like with this recipe, that popsicle recipe is made with fresh fruit.
To make this mini cake recipe as I have you will need mini cake pans to bake the cakes in. You can find a variety of mini cake pans here.
People often ask what are mini cakes called.
Personally, I just call them mini cakes.
I mean, these cakes are baking in mini baking pans and as a result. I call these mini cakes.
However, there are different sizes of mini cakes which can mean different names.
Bite sized mini cakes are often called petit fours. Cupcakes are another kind of mini cake as well.
This recipe is for anyone looking for a a red white and blue or 4th of July dessert.
This recipe for a mini cake is topped with a white sugar free frosting. Then there is blue and red fruit added to make these cakes patriotic.
Can you baked these mini cakes without a patriotic theme?
Yes, these cakes can be made any time of the year. You can simply adjust the fruit or topping for that time of the year if you want a holiday theme.
Here are some tips for making mini cakes.
Mini cake pans come in different sizes and materials. I like a 4 inch cake pan, which can also include a springform pan for easier use.
Here are some more helpful tips for you.
- While I am using a basic sugar free cake mix, you can use your own cake recipe to make these cakes.
- This cake is made with a basic sugar free yellow cake mix. Feel free to use the cake mix of your choice.
- Make this recipe keto low carbohydrate friendly. Simply use a keto friendly cake mix instead.
- The easiest way to make this is to use a prebaked mini cakes if you can find them sugar free. Or, you can use dessert shells to make a lower sugar dessert.
How to store mini cakes.
These cakes should be stored in an air tight container. You can store them at room temperature as long as it is not too warm. While refrigerating will help these cakes last longer, it can affect the texture of these cakes.
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How to make sugar free frosting.
To make the sugar free frosting used in this recipe you will need:
- Sugar alternative- ¼ cup (equivalent to sugar). You can use a granular alternative for a basic frosting or sugar free powdered sugar for a thicker consistency.
- Cream cheese- 1 (eight ounce) package, softened to room temperature.
- Milk- ¼ cup. Regular milk, almond milk, or heavy cream can be used, depending on your desired consistency.
- Vanilla extract- ¼ teaspoon, basically a drop. This is for a bit of flavoring.
- Sugar free yellow cake mix and ingredients needed to make that cake mix.
- Also, sugar free frosting, as indicated above.
- Blackberries- ⅓ cup or as needed.
- Raspberries- ⅓ cup or as needed.
- Blueberries- ⅓ cup or as needed.
- Strawberries-⅓ cup, diced or cut, or as needed.
- Bake the mini cakes according to the packaging. Allow the cakes to fully cool before using them in this recipe.
- Make the frosting as indicated above.
- Prepare the cooled cakes by using a scoop to scoop out the centers to make a cup- like shell. Leave about ½" on the bottom and sides or more if you want more cake with this recipe.
- Evenly distribute the frosting in the centers of the scooped out cakes.
- Top the cakes with the fruit and serve.
- Mini Cakes -see post for details
- Frosting - see post for recipe
- ⅓ cup Blackberries
- ⅓ cup Raspberries
- ⅓ cup Blueberries
- ⅓ cup Strawberries-
- Bake the mini cakes according to the packaging. Allow the cakes to fully cool before using them in this recipe.
- Make the frosting as indicated .
- Prepare the cooled cakes by using a scoop to scoop out the centers to make a cup- like shell. Leave about ½" on the bottom and sides or more if you want more cake with this recipe.
- Evenly distribute the frosting in the centers of the scooped out cakes
- Top the cakes with the fruit and serve.
How to make the frosting.
Place the ingredients in a mixer on medium speed. Beat until the frosting is fluffy (can take up to five minutes), stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Ingredients needed to make a sugar free patriotic cake.
How to make Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes.
The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes
Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes
Ingredients
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Recipe Notes
When calculating for cakes, take into consideration that you are removing part of the cakes before putting the dessert together. *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
Sugar Free Red White and Blue Mini Cakes, a tasty and patriotic dessert cake recipe that has fresh fruit and no added sugar.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
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