How To Make A Low-Sugar 7-Up Cake That Is Okay For Most Diabetics

If you are a severe diabetic, perhaps this cake is not okay for you. But for the majority of diabetics, those whose blood sugar is under control, or those with pre-diabetes who are watching their sugar intake, this cake is generally okay. If you have severe diabetes, instead of using the 1/2 the sugar cake mix, use a specialty sugar-free white cake mix. And a reminder to all of us diabetics, everything in moderation. Have a piece of cake, not half a cake!!

DIABETICS 7 UP CAKE

• 1 box half the sugar white cake mix
• 1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free instant lemon pudding mix
• 10 ounces diet 7 Up soda
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 4 eggs, separated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl combine the cake mix, pudding mix, 7 Up, canola oil, and the four egg yolks. Blend mixture on low speed of electric mixer until combined. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.

In a second bowl, beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Gently fold into the cake mix mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pans. Place pans in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

FILLING:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup Splenda granular
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 small can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
• 1 can unsweetened coconut

Combine the evaporated milk, Splenda granular, egg yolks, and butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir together over low heat until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens; 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla, pineapple, and coconut. Stir to blend well. Place one cooled cake layer on serving platter. Top with one-third of the filling and spread over the top of the layer. Repeat the process with the two remaining layers and remaining filling ending with the filling.