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15 Easy Diabetic-Friendly Birthday Cakes
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Updated on Oct. 01, 2024

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Everyone deserves a sweet treat on their birthday. Celebrate your big day with these easy diabetic birthday cake ideas. We have recipes that are low in calories and carbs, but big on fun flavors. Now, get ready to make a wish!

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Best Angel Food Cake

37 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: For our daughter’s wedding, a friend made this lovely, angel food cake from a recipe she’s used for decades. It really is one of the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. —Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa go to recipe 2/15

Yummy Chocolate Cake

58 Reviews Total Time:35 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 184 calories, 3g fat, 34g carb per serving My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy, diabetic dessert cake really helps with that. Sugar-free instant pudding and reduced-fat whipped topping reduce calories, while the rich frosting makes for an easy and delicious treat—perfect for birthdays! —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma go to recipe 3/15

Almond Torte

5 Reviews Total Time:1 hour 10 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 215 calories, 8g fat, 32g carb per serving Reduced-fat sour cream, egg whites and applesauce lighten up this gorgeous almond torte. A creamy custard filling lends richness. —Kathy Olsen, Marlborough, New Hampshire go to recipe 4/15

Pineapple Pudding Cake

137 Reviews Total Time:40 minServings:20 Test Kitchen Approved
Pineapple Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 152 calories, 5g fat, 22g carb My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It’s so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! Feel free to leave off the maraschino cherries if you’d like it a little less sweet. —Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts go to recipe 5/15

Gran’s Apple Cake

56 Reviews Total Time:55 minServings:24 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 181 calories, 5 fat, 32g carb My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I’ve lightened it up, it’s still a family favorite. —Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California go to recipe 6/15

Grapefruit Yogurt Cake

1 Reviews Total Time:35 minServings:12 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat, 30g carb per serving We eat grapefruit for breakfast and in winter fruit salads—why not for dessert? Here’s a sweet-tart cake that’s easy, delicious and one of a kind. Oh, and healthy, too! —Maiah Miller, Montclair, Vermont go to recipe 7/15

Orange Ricotta Cake Roll

2 Reviews Total Time:55 minServings:12 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California go to recipe 8/15

Chocolate Ganache Cake

12 Reviews Total Time:1 hourServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri go to recipe 9/15

Orange Dream Angel Food Cake

7 Reviews Total Time:55 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 130 calories, 0 fat, 28g carb This diabetic birthday cake can’t get any lower in fat! Basic angel food becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.—Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania go to recipe 10/15

Banana Chocolate Cake

11 Reviews Total Time:40 minServings:12 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 169 calories, 6g fat, 25g carb This light-as-air chocolate birthday cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. —Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin go to recipe 11/15

Pineapple Breeze Torte

1 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:12 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 243 calories, 7g fat, 39g carb This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It’s a special treat for my large family and a treat for birthdays. —Barbara Joyner, Franklin, Virginia go to recipe 12/15

Pear Bundt Cake

30 Reviews Total Time:1 hour 5 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
Pear Bundt Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 149 calories, 3g fat, 28g carb Next time you make cake from a mix, try my easy and delicious diabetic birthday cake recipe. The pears and syrup add sweet flavor and prevent the cake from drying out. And since there’s no oil added to the batter, this tender fall-perfect cake is surprisingly low in fat. —Veronica Ross, Columbia Heights, Minnesota go to recipe 13/15

Lemon Pound Cake

48 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:1 hour 25 minServings:16 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. —Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California go to recipe 14/15

Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes

8 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:1-1/2 dozenTest Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 126 calories, 2g fat, 24g carb A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. And replacing oil with applesauce cuts down on the fat and calories. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania go to recipe 15/15

Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes

1 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: 1 piece: 165 calories, 7g fat, 23g carb These simple little cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Think English tea party! Your guests will love them. (And you’ll love that this recipe has only a few Tablespoons of sugar). — Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado go to recipe Author Katie Bandurski As Taste of Home's deputy shopping editor, Katie connects readers with the best gifts, kitchen gear and home items on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. Before joining the shopping team, Katie worked as a digital staff writer at Better Homes & Gardens and on the Taste of Ho... Read More Katie Bandurski Taste of Home Logo Search terms

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