Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Sacrificing Your Waistline: 10 Recipes for Delicious and Healthy Cakes that Will Tickle Your Tastebuds

Cakes are one of the most indulgent foods and definitely not for the people who are trying to stay healthy or watching their weight. But health food enthusiasts have a found a way to make this ever popular dessert healthier. One way to make cake healthy is to skip the refined flour. White flour or refined wheat flour can cause multiple health problems like increased cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It can lead to heart problems and obesity. People with gluten allergy can’t consume white flour. Alternatively, you can use whole grain flours, oats, multigrain flours, almond meal or any other ground up nut like pistachio or cashews. Buckwheat flour is a healthy option and so is coconut flour. Quinoa is a super food and you can use quinoa flour to make cakes as well. It’s the healthiest option that you can find in fact.

Some of the basic ingredients used to make a cake are dairy products. But replacing the dairy with something healthier or using fat-free or low-fat versions can make your cake healthier. Cheesecakes can be made healthier by replacing the cheese with a healthier option like Greek yogurt.

Avocados can give the creamy texture that frosting requires with a ton of healthy, heart loving fat. Butter is an essential ingredient in the cake. But instead of butter, you can also use olive oil, coconut oil or any other healthy oil, which is low in cholesterol. Instead of cream frosting, go for dark chocolate and avocado. Use skim milk instead of full fat.

You can also use almond, soy or coconut milk to make the cake completely dairy free. People who are lactose intolerant have trouble digesting dairy products. So substituting dairy with alternatives is the only way for them to enjoy the cake.

Another way to make cake healthy is by adding healthy toppings. Fresh fruits are of course the most common and the healthiest option. Fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, passion fruit, kiwi, dragon fruit, orange and pineapple slices etc. not only look pretty but are super delicious. If fruits are not your thing then you can add dark chocolate shavings, raw cacao nibs, chopped roasted nuts and seeds. To make the frosting healthier skip the butter and add an alternative like cashew, peanut or almond butter. Instead of sugar, go for artificial sweeteners or maybe something natural like honey. Brown sugar or powdered jaggery is also healthier than refined white sugar. Raw cacao powder is also a great cake topper. Just finely dust it on top of the frosting for that fine chocolaty flavour. We would suggest that you avoid sprinkles and sugar flowers as these are made purely of refined sugar and food colouring which do nothing to benefit one’s health.

Feeding carrots to your kids will now be a cakewalk, literally, with this healthy carrot cake. To make this cake:

If complicated recipes make you nervous then we have the perfect cake for you. This easy yogurt cake is something that requires very few ingredients and very little time.

If you love cheesecake but are on a diet then we have the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. This Chocolate Raspberry Greek Yogurt Cheesecake is creamy, sweet and incredibly delicious.

Making a low-calorie cake is definitely a challenge, but these Persimmon Bundt Cakes have risen up to it. They are a mere 200 calories a serving. To make these mini bundt cakes:

If you love fruit cakes then you will love this one. This healthy gluten free fruit cake tastes much better than the store bought version.

Harvest cakes are so named because the recipe uses a lot of vegetables. It’s a great way to make your children eat vegetables.

Healthy cakes are not just a health food fad. A lot of people have to stay away from rich desserts due to health issues like diabetes, high levels of cholesterol, and heart trouble. Healthier versions of cakes are the only way for them to enjoy desserts. Healthy cakes are also a great option for people who are morbidly obese or need to lose weight due to health issue like Polycystic Ovarian Disease. Moreover, healthy cakes can be enjoyed as a daily snack or even eaten for breakfast if made with healthy grains like oats without running the risk of running your health.