Sugar Free Red Velvet Cake

This Sugar Free Red Velvet Cake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich, velvety texture balanced with a hint of cocoa and a subtle tang from Greek yogurt. Sweetened naturally with applesauce and a touch of stevia, it remains indulgent yet guilt-free. Perfect for those watching their sugar intake, this cake is both moist and flavorful, making it a standout in any dessert spread.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring (natural if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Stevia or erythritol to taste (equivalent to 1 cup sugar)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined. Adjust sweetness with stevia or erythritol as needed.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.