Sugar Free Yellow Cake

This Sugar Free Yellow Cake is a classic cake that can be served any time of the year.

Made with simple ingredients, this cake is moist and tender with a hint of buttery flavor throughout making it perfect for about any occasion.

Why this recipe works

Yellow cake is a classic and delicious cake that gets its unique yellow coloring from the eggs added to it. Discover the secret to the perfect moist yellow cake. This easy no added sugar from-scratch recipe features a tender crumb and rich buttery flavor—the ultimate birthday classic!

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• Yellow cake is easy to make and is easy to customize.
• The buttery flavor of this cake goes well with about any kind of frosting.
• This cake is more dense than other cakes, making it sturdier helping it hold up to frosting and decorations.
• Yellow cake is classic nostalgic cake that is widely enjoyed.

Have you tried my recipe for Sugar Free Angel Food Cake?

Made with no added sugar and no egg yolks, angel food cake has its own delicious unique mild flavor with a spongy and slightly chewy texture. Both this recipe for yellow cake and that recipe for angel food cake are classic cake recipes that get their color and texture from the eggs that are added to it.

My yellow cake was baking in (2) 9" round cake pans. You can find 9" cake pans here.

Ingredients you will need.

Cake.

• Flour Regular all purpose flour.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda Added for leavening.
• Salt A small amount of salt helps to bring out the flavors.
• Butter. Unsalted butter at room temperature.
• Sugar Alternative. Use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.
• Vanilla Extract. Use 'pure vanilla extract' for optimal flavor.
• Unsweetened Kefir. Plain unsweetened Kefir is used to both give this cake a slight 'tang' in flavor and also to create a tender, moist crumb while inspiring the baking powder to do its job at leavening. The kefir should be at room temperature.

No added Sugar Buttercream Frosting

• Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.
• Salt.
• Vanilla Extract
• Heavy Cream
• Optional: Sugar Free Sprinkles or similar toppings.

How to make yellow cake with no added sugar.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes .
• Bake Time: 27–30 minutes .
• Servings: 12 .
• How to Serve: Frosted and decorated with sugar free sprinkles.
• Notes: You will need two 9-inch round cake pans (what was used to make my cake), mixing bowls, and a whisk to make this recipe .

1. Prepare. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Also, double prep your cake pans. I like to first grease the pans and then dust them with flour.
2. Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together your flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar alternative until light and fluffy (about two to three minutes).
4. Eggs. Add the eggs to the large mixing bowl, one at a time, beating between additions and then beat in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine. For this step we will alternate adding the dry ingredients from the first mixing bowl and the kefir to the large mixing bowl. Start by scraping down the sides of the large mixing bowl. Then add about a third of the dry ingredients to the large bowl and a third of the Kefir. Lightly stir the ingredients and then repeat this process with the two remaining thirds. Do this step until the ingredients are just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
6. Bake. Evenly divide the cake batter between the two prepared baking pans. Gently tap the bottoms of the two baking pans on your counter a couple of times and then place them into your preheated oven to bake for 27–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay as you do not want to over-bake the cakes).
7. Cool. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to fully cool. To remove the cakes, simple place a cooling rack over each of the cake pans and invert the cakes
8. Frosting. To make the buttercream frosting, simply combined together the ingredients, making adjustments as needed for texture.
9. Assemble. Once your cakes have fully cooled, you can assemble them (to make a layered cake). Place one cake layer on a serving plate or frosting turntable. Spread frosting evenly on top of the cake and then place the second cake over it and frost the top and sides.

Tips for making the best yellow cake

Using fresh ingredients is essential for making any kind of a good cake. This includes using fresh dry ingredients (flour and leavener(s).

More helpful tips for you.

1. Kefir is used in this recipe because you can get it in an unsweetened version. Alternatives to Kefir include buttermilk (1:1 swap). Regular whole milk can be used if you add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk and let it sit for five minutes (to create a similar tangy effect).
2. This recipe can also be made into cupcakes. While baking times can vary, regular sized cupcakes (24) can be baked at 350°F (175°C) for about 18–20 minutes .
3. Your cake is done baking when a toothpick comes out clean (a couple of crumbs should be okay). The cake will also pull away slightly from the pan.
4. For frosting and decorating, you can first level the cakes with a serrated knife before stacking for a more polished look. Also, you can refrigerate the frosted cake for 10–15 minutes before adding decorations to help the decorations stay in place.

FAQ

• Which sugar alternative is best for making yellow cake?
  When selecting you sugar alternative for this cake, it is important that you choose one that measures like actual sugar and that can also be baked with. For the best moisture and texture, consider using a baking blend such as erythritol + allulose as these can help prevent dryness and that cooling aftertaste that is common.
• Can I make cupcakes instead? Absolutely! This recipe makes about 24 cupcakes. You will need to make adjustments in baking times as the cupcakes will need less time to bake .
• How do I know when the cake is done baking?
  The edges will pull away slightly from the pan, and a toothpick inserted into the center will come out clean.
• What if my cakes are not the same height? Since you will be covering the cakes with frosting, simple level your cakes with a serrated knife before stacking to create a polished look.
• How so I add the sugar free sprinkles with them sinking into the frosting? Chilling the frosted cake for 10–15 minutes before adding decorations will help the sprinkles stay in place.

Variations.

• Swap out your vanilla extract with almond extract for a more 'bakery style' flavor.
• For a lemony flavor to brighten things up, stir in a tablespoon of lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice (reduce the Kefir by a tablespoon to stay in balance).
• Make this recipe gluten free by using a gluten free flour that measures 1:1 with all purpose flour.

How to store homemade yellow cake.

This cake should be stored in an airtight container, such as a cake carrier. When properly stored, the cake cake can keep for up to a couple of days at room temperature, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to a few months (tip: freeze the cake in slices for a quick snack or dessert 🙂 ).

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