Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: 10 Recipes for National Cake Day

Cake is one of those desserts that you can always justify eating. Happy birthday, have some cake. Happy graduation, have some cake. See the pattern? All of those cake calories can really add up if you don’t pay close attention. Luckily, we’ve discovered some awesome recipes that let you have your cake and eat it too. In honor of National Cake Day we’ve come up with a list of ten delicious cake recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth without destroying your diet.

Healthy Chocolate Cake via Southern In-Law

This chocolate cake looks delicious and is surprisingly healthy! Made with wholesome ingredients such as unsweetened applesauce, cocoa powder, and all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour), this cake won’t ruin your diet!

Lemon and Lavender Drizzle Cake via Not Got Much In

This cake is light and refreshing and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Made with wholemeal flour and lavender flowers, this cake isn’t too dense but will satisfy your sweet cravings. Try this cake for dessert with a cup or warm chamomile tea.

Healthy Cake via Chocolate Covered Katie

This recipe for healthy cake makes a perfect sweet treat. You could serve this for any birthday celebration or family gathering. This recipe uses coconut oil, spelt flour, and Stevia to make it healthier than traditional cake. You could add a layer of jam to the middle of this cake or you could use her recipe for awesome healthy frosting. Enjoy!

Chocolate Orange Cake via Love Food Eat

Chocolate and orange is such a delicious combination of sweet and tangy. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Made with chick pea flour, oat flour, and flax seed meal, this cake is perfectly dense and rich. The frosting is made with date puree and cocoa powder so you get the full cake-eating experience at a fraction of the calories.

Bountiful Berry Cake via Shape.com

Perfect for breakfast or as dessert, this berry cake is packed with real fruit and wholesome ingredients. This recipe uses blueberries and raspberries, as well as mashed bananas, oats and honey granola, and low fat buttermilk to keep this cake low calorie and full of flavor.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake via Cookies Made in a Special Way

Chocolate cake is one of my biggest weaknesses in life. This recipe is a much healthier alternative to traditional chocolate cake. Made with pitted dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, egg whites, and coffee, this chocolate cake is perfect for chocolate lovers everywhere.

Pumpkin Cake via Cooking Light

Now that fall is coming to an end, I’m trying to eat all of my favorite pumpkin flavored foods. This recipe for healthy pumpkin cake is delicious and makes a great fall inspired sweet treat. This cake is perfectly dense without being too sweet or too caloric. Try serving this cake for dessert with spiced apple cider or warm chai tea for a dessert everyone will love and devour.

Chocolate Beet Cake via Oh She Glows

This cake recipe is not only healthy, it’s vegan! Made with beets and unsweetened vegan chocolate, this cake would make a perfect birthday cake! Oh She Glows also has directions for using this recipe to make whoopie pies and cupcakes. This recipe is so delicious and so versatile you could even use if for cupcakes! Try serving this with fresh fruit for a killer dessert. Packed with beets and other wholesome ingredients, you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying every last bite of this cake!

Apple Raspberry Almond Cake via A Healthy Life For Me

Apples and raspberries are two of my favorite fruits. The flavor combination in this cake recipe is out of this world. This cake is sweet and fluffy and makes a perfect snack or dessert. Made with almond milk, unsalted butter, and all purpose flour (or whole wheat flour), this recipe is easy to make and only uses a few ingredients. Try serving this cake at your next dinner party with warm apple cider or apple sider sangria.

Gluten-Free Lava Cake via FitSugar

This recipe for chocolate molten lava cake is the perfect dessert. It’s made with protein powder, your favorite protein chocolate flavored protein bar, oat flour, coconut milk, and dark chocolate. This single serving cake is packed with protein and antioxidants. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake won’t ruin your diet or leave you feeling bloated or guilty, so dig in!