Mini Almond Sponge Cake (Low Carb)
Made with ground almonds instead of flour, this little sponge cake is the perfect small baking treat when you're keeping an eye on carbs. It comes together in no time, bakes up wonderfully light and fluffy, and the whole recipe works out at only around 7g of carbs. Whether you fancy a slice after a spring walk or just something sweet in the afternoon, this cake is on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 40 g butter
- 50 g ground almonds
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp granulated sweetener, such as erythritol or another sugar substitute
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 tsp icing sugar, for dusting
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 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 620 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 8 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 56 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 1 g | 2 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 200C (fan 180C).
- Put the butter, ground almonds, eggs, sweetener, baking powder and salt into a bowl and beat with a mixer until you have a smooth, creamy batter.
- Spoon the batter into one or two small baking moulds and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Check with a skewer: if it comes out clean with no batter clinging to it, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely, then finish with a light dusting of icing sugar.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 1 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in this mini sponge cake?
The whole recipe works out at roughly 7g of carbs. Split into two portions (half the recipe each), that's around 4g per portion. These figures are estimates.
Can I use regular sugar instead of sweetener?
Yes, you can use regular sugar, but it will noticeably increase the carb content. For a genuinely low-carb version, stick with erythritol or another sugar substitute.
Is this cake gluten-free?
Since the recipe uses ground almonds as its base and contains no flour, it's naturally gluten-free. Just double-check that your baking powder is certified gluten-free.
What baking tin works best?
Small muffin cases, mini loaf tins or ramekins all work well. The quantities given here are enough for one or two small moulds.
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