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    You are here: Home / Cuisines / American / Sugar Free Angel Food Cake

    Sugar Free Angel Food Cake

    16 July 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Yes! This sugar free angel food cake tastes as good as it looks. Whether you want to enjoy this cake for breakfast with a pot of coffee or enjoy a slice with your afternoon tea, it will not fall short of expectations.

    A sugar free angel food cake topped with blackberries and powdered sugar

    The sponge is soft, while the top has a golden touch. Just one look look at this sugar free angel food cake, will make you want to cut it with a knife and steal a slice.

    What’s more is that you can enjoy this cake guilt-free because the recipe doesn’t contain any sugar! It is all thanks to the Hermesetas that we can enjoy healthier sweets which are low in calories and sugar.

    Give this angel cake a go and see for yourself that you don’t need sugar to make something delicious!

    sugar free angel food cake

    Angel food cake is a popular variety of cake in the US as well in the UK, where you can even purchase the pre-made stuff in the supermarkets.

    Of course, I am an ambassador for fresh and healthy food, so making this sugar free angel food cake was really exciting. Now, the definition of an angel cake is that it is a sponge which comprises egg whites, flour and sugar.

    As you can see, sugar is an integral component for this angel food cake recipe. However, thanks to Hermesetas, we’ve managed to create a recipe that doesn’t involve sugar at all and still tastes just as good. For more recipes, click here.

    Sometimes, people like to toss in a whipping agent such as whipped cream or cream of tarter. Most importantly, an angel food cake recipe does not call for the addition of butter. 

    So, imagine a fluffy white cake that’s not made from sugar or butter. Who knew it was possible?

    Batter for a sugar free angel food cake

    sugar free with hermesetas

    As mentioned above, it is thanks to the low calorie Hermesetas sweetener that this sugar free angel food cake is even possible. Since 1904 Hermes Sweeteners, the mother company, has been producing high-quality table top sweeteners. The latter comes in the form of little tablets, liquid and granulated sweetener.

    This Swiss company, based in Zurich quickly gained popularity since its inception. In 1932, Hermesetas became the first branded sweetener in the world. Today, the company has produced special products for every purpose and has established brands.

    The products themselves use high-intensity calorie-free sweetening ingredients such as saccharin, cyclamate or sucralose.

    To give you an idea just how efficient these products are, one Hermesetas Mini Sweeteners tablet provides you with the same sweetness as one teaspoon of sugar, but saving 12g of sugar! Same goes for a single teaspoon of Hermesetas granulated sweetener. Calorie and guilt-free!

    A close up of the cake for sugar free angel food cake on a wire rack

    low calorie Hermesetas

    This sugar free angel food cake is not the only thing you can prepare with Hermesetas. In fact, there are many different types recipes that you can try out.

    Perhaps you’ll discover your favourite dessert but this time sugar-free and equally tasty! You can browse through a list of mouth-watering recipes which require the use of Hermesetas sweeteners instead of sugar here.

    Finally, life might get a little bit easier for those suffering from a diabetic condition, thanks to these healthier alternatives! For this sugar free angel food cake, you’ll need the liquid Hermesetas sweetener.

    A bottle of Hermesetas liquid and the sugar free angel food cake in the background

    history of artificial sweeteners

    It’s a funny story how low-calorie sweeteners were discovered. Did you know that it was all an accident that took place in 1878 by the German chemist Dr. Christian Fahlberg?

    He unintentionally discovered saccharin, thus marking the start of low-calorie sweeteners that shaped the food industry today as we know it.

    The artificial sweeteners industry became even more popular with the outbreak of World War One. Sugar supply in Europe reached critically low levels and people were looking for alternative ways to sweeten their food.

    Hence, after World War One, sugar-free sweeteners became a regular product found in many kitchens!

    An aerial view of a sugar free angel food cake

    healthy angel

    This sugar free angel food cake looks just as beautiful as my Christmas pavlova wreath recipe, thanks to the toppings! As a finishing touch, I love to add a bit of cream cheese, berries and mint.

    Some people enjoy the angel food cake as it is. Trust me, the sponge is soft enough and doesn’t need any moisture. However, I just love the combination of the angel food cake with cream cheese.

    You may also choose to make a cherry coulis and pour it over the sugar free angel food cake. You can find the recipe here.

    Otherwise, you can also opt for ice cream, such as a delicious no churn peanut butter Oreo ice cream. Otherwise, melting a bit of dark chocolate and drizzling some on top is another option. Besides, the sponge is sugar free so indulge in a little bit of chocolate!

    A cut slice of sugar free angel food cake

    sugar free

    I’ve got a lot of delicious recipes waiting for you on my blog. However, some of them include sugar. Therefore, I’ve come up with some of my own recipes which I think are suitable for using the Hermesetas sweetener.

    As a result, you’ll have a healthier dessert and you won’t need to have any doubts whether or not you’ll fit into that summer swim suit. For example, why don’t you try making some of these:

    • chocolate brandy torte – just add the sweetener to the dough when you incorporate the brandy.
    • raspberry and white chocolate cupcakes – you can add the liquid sweetener when you make the sponge.
    • baked chocolate cheesecake with cherry coulis – you’ll need the granulated version of the sweetener for making a cheesecake.
    • blackberry compote – substitute sugar with artificial sugar and top the angel cake with it!
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    Sugar Free Angel Food Cake


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    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 12 1x
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    Description

    Have you ever considered baking a sugar free angel food cake? Yes, it is a possible! All you need is the right low-calorie sweetener, such as Hermesetas.


    Ingredients

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    • 125g (1 cup) flour
    • 1.25ml (¼ tsp) salt
    • 12 large egg whites
    • 7.5ml (1½ tsp) cream of tartar
    • 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract
    • 20ml (4 tsp) Hermesetas liquid
    • Cream cheese [optional]
    • Berries [optional]
    • Mint [optional]

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
    2. Combine the salt and flour and sift three times. Set aside.
    3. Beat the egg whites in a mixer until foamy, which should take about 2 minutes.
    4. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
    5. Pour in the vanilla and artificial sweetener and make sure the ingredients are well incorporated.
    6. Gently fold dry ingredients into whipped egg whites. Fold until just incorporated.
    7. Carefully pour batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
    8. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
    9. Immediately invert on to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
    10. Decorate with cream cheese, fresh berries and mint. [optional]

    Notes

    • Traditional recipes call for 200ml (7fl oz) sugar in this recipe. I made use of Hermesetas liquid where 50ml (10 tsp) of sugar equates to 5ml (1 tsp). Thus 20ml (4 tsp) of Hermesetas was used in this cake. Feel free to tweak the sweetness.
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 60
    • Sodium: 61 mg
    • Carbohydrates: 9 g
    • Protein: 4.9 g

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    Comments

    1. Micky

      July 24, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      I had no idea you could make cake this like without sugar. Good to know! Thanks for the info on Hermesetas!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Stine Mari

      July 24, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      You’ve got some stunning photos here. And it looks too good to be sugar free! Yummy!

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    3. mydeliciousmeals

      July 25, 2018 at 3:54 am

      I’m trying to cut the amount of sugar my family consumes. Have never tried Hermesetas liquid and wonder how it tastes. This cake looks just perfect, a good reason to give Hermesetas a try. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Kelly Anthony

      July 25, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      I’ve never made angel cake but this one looks amazing! I’ll have to give it a go soon! Thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Constance Smith

      July 25, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      That is an absolutely GORGEOUS cake. I’ve never heard of Hermesetas. I’ll have to do some reading up on it!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Gloria

      July 26, 2018 at 1:27 am

      This is my kind of dessert. I am more of a savoury girl, so too sweet desserts don’t work for me. I love angel food cake. The berries are the perfect topping too. This would be a great BBQ party dessert.

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    7. Jere Cassidy

      July 27, 2018 at 5:20 am

      What a beautiful cake. I love angel food cake and am always interested in going the sugar-free way.

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    8. Kacie Morgan

      July 27, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      It looks so good, it’s hard to believe that it doesn’t actually contain any sugar! I wish I was better at cake-making.

      ★★★★★

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    9. Tina

      July 27, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      I would have never thought it would be possible to make angel food cake without sugar. Good to know!

      Reply
    10. Gabby | The Tolerant Table

      July 28, 2018 at 2:12 am

      That looks absolutely beautiful! I’ll bet it gets devoured in seconds every time you make it too.

      ★★★★★

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    11. Jacqueline Debono

      July 28, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      This angel cake looks absolutely divine and I love that it’s sugar free!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Alexis

      July 28, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I prefer making sugar free desserts for my family, thank you for this angel food cake recipe. I’ll definitely be adding it to our list of options.

      ★★★★★

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    13. Armelle Dee

      July 28, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      I love this stunning dessert idea. With a fructose intolerance, I always careful of thing and overly reads label. Great recipe idea!

      ★★★★★

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    14. Sondria

      July 29, 2018 at 2:38 am

      This is so cool. My in laws are on the Keto diet right now, I wonder if they are able to have this.

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    15. April

      July 29, 2018 at 4:07 am

      This cakes looks gorgeous and delicious. I’ve always wondered what a sugar free cake would taste like! I’ve never tried a sweetener befor but hermesetas sounds pretty good!

      ★★★★★

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    16. Samantha H.

      July 29, 2018 at 4:28 am

      Angel food cake sounds amazing right now! I’m very interested in this sugar free version for my diabetic family members!

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    17. Mirlene

      July 30, 2018 at 2:45 am

      Beautiful cake. Looks very in inviting! Curious to make sugar feee cake.

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    18. Stephanie

      July 31, 2018 at 12:07 am

      This is a gorgeous cake! It would certainly brighten up any summer potluck!

      ★★★★★

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    19. Kelly Anthony

      August 01, 2018 at 10:05 pm

      Pinning this for sure! The cake is beautiful and I love that it is a healthier version of a favorite classic.

      ★★★★★

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    20. sondria Harp

      August 02, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      This looks light a delectable! My in-laws are sugar free so this will be a great thing to make for them when they come to visit.

      ★★★★★

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    21. Anna Treck

      August 15, 2019 at 6:52 am

      OMG, are you sure that this is sugar free???? Looks soooo delish.

      Reply
    22. Avery

      February 15, 2020 at 7:26 am

      Cannot wait to try this recipe for my client! Never done a diabetic cake before (I know, shock aha)

      I was wondering though, do you use self raising or plain flour?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        February 24, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        Hi Avery,
        I used plain flour 🙂
        Best,
        Michelle

        Reply

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