10 Healthy Cake Ideas That Are Perfect for Your Occasional Indulgence

Carrot cake originated in the Middle Ages when Europeans used to have carrot puddings. It came into being because sugar and sweeteners were expensive, and that is why people used carrots to add sweetness to the pudding. Carrot cake is healthier than the layer cakes because it tweaks sugar and boosts fibre intake.

Angel food cake is devoid of preservatives and chemicals, and naturally less deadly when it comes to calorie intake. The cake is composed of beaten egg whites and no yolk. The cake also misses butter as its ingredient, making the fat contents lower than the pound cake or a spoonful of ice cream. Pair it with berries for a healthier touch.

Mug cakes are healthy because they are quick to satisfy your sweet tooth desires. Protein mug cakes are single serving cakes made of protein powder, cinnamon and egg white. The cake gives a rough intake of 250 calories with a delicious taste, which is way better than the big slice of the traditional cake.

You might assume this cake to be less scrumptious due to the lack of flour. However, the cake is as healthy as decadent. The flourless chocolate cake is made of honey, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, egg whites etc. the 150 calorie cake has an alternative sweetener rather than the usual sugar.

This one might need peeling and cutting skills but would be worth it. The layered fruit cake starts with largest slice of watermelon at the bottom, alternated with sliced strawberries, cantaloupe and sliced pineapple. The layered fruit stack can be decorated with decorative fruit slices. Refrigerate before eating!

This 200 calorie cake is rich in fibre. The other ingredients like ginger, lemon juice and unsweetened applesauce gives this cake a fresh flavour without adding inches to your tummy.

For the ones who do not have a sweet tooth, this cake is their match with a sweet and savoury taste. Zucchini, beetroot, walnuts and carrot along with goat cheese frosting makes it easy to be relished without guilt.

If you are looking for a tangy twist, kiwi cake is one that is easily available in bakeries for online cake order in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities. Satiate your cravings with the traditional and refreshing kiwi cake. The butter can be alternated with olive oil to lower the fatty constituents.

Like any cake, whole wheat flour and butter are the ingredients. But, main ingredients are apples and chia seeds making the cake scrumptious and nutritious. The cake is sweetened by evaporated cane juice.

Just like the fruit cake, this one is also a substitute of the usual cake. All you have to do is trim the rind from the watermelon slices and place it on the plate. Cut the smaller slice and place it above the first one.