Flourless Apple Cake
This simple flourless apple cake proves that low-carb baking doesn't have to be complicated or bland. With just five ingredients, you'll pull together a moist cake that works just as well on a buffet table as it does for a sweet afternoon snack. The quark-and-egg base keeps it wonderfully light, while cinnamon and apple bring that classic flavour you love. Perfect for anyone who wants a slice of cake without the flour and sugar.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp low-fat quark, or thick Greek yogurt / fromage blanc
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp protein powder, unflavoured or vanilla
- cinnamon, to taste
- 3 apples
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 6 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 630 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 60 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 54 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 18 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | 9 g |
| of which sugar | 8 g | 48 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C (fan 130C).
- Wash, peel and core the apples, then cut them into thin wedges.
- Arrange the apple wedges evenly across the base of a round cake tin.
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix the quark, eggs, protein powder (unflavoured or vanilla) and cinnamon.
- Pour the quark and egg mixture evenly over the apple wedges and spread it out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the mixture has set and turned lightly golden.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 105 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g |
| of which sugar | 8 g |
Frequently asked questions
Is this apple cake really low-carb?
Yes, the cake contains no flour and no added sugar. The carbohydrates come only from the apples, which makes it a great low-carb option.
Which protein powder works best?
Both unflavoured and vanilla work well. Vanilla adds a subtle sweetness without the need for any extra sugar.
Can I bake this in a square tin?
Yes, a square baking dish works just as well. Just make sure the apple wedges are spread out evenly.
How long does the cake keep?
Covered in the fridge, it keeps for 2 to 3 days. Let it come back to room temperature briefly before serving.
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