Yummy Chocolate Cake
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
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
Pineapple Pudding Cake
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
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
Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake
1 piece: 179 calories, 7g fat, 28g carb
To say this delicious diabetic birthday cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but so easy to whip together you can enjoy it any day of the week. Bonus: This cake is so rich, a small slice goes a long way. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
To say this delicious diabetic birthday cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but so easy to whip together you can enjoy it any day of the week. Bonus: This cake is so rich, a small slice goes a long way. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Orange Dream Angel Food Cake
1 piece: 130 calories, 0 fat, 28g carb
This diabetic 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
This diabetic 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
Banana Chocolate Cake
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
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
Pineapple Breeze Torte
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
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
Pear Bundt Cake
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
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
Makeover Lemon Pound Cake
1 piece: 145 calories, 6g fat, 20g carb
For this lovely diabetic birthday cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It’s a comforting dessert for days when it’s warm enough to dine outside. —Lauren Gilmore, Pennington, New Jersey
For this lovely diabetic birthday cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It’s a comforting dessert for days when it’s warm enough to dine outside. —Lauren Gilmore, Pennington, New Jersey
Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes
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
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
Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes
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
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
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