0 Sugar Added & Keto Cakes, Explained
A plain-English guide to what “0 sugar added” really means, what takes the place of sugar, how the cakes still taste properly sweet, and how the keto version differs — everything you need to choose with confidence and order in Toronto.
The short answer
- 0 sugar added means no sugar goes into the recipe — the sweetness comes from a sugar substitute instead, in the sponge and the cream.
- They’re real, sweet cakes with a soft crumb and rich cream — not a bland “diet” version.
- Every cake is finished with 100% animal fresh cream, never plant cream, and made fresh to order.
- Keto cakes go a step further: 0 sugar added plus no flour of any kind — no almond flour, no coconut flour, no wheat flour.
- Available for pickup in Markham and delivery across Toronto & the GTA.
What is a 0 sugar added cake?
A 0 sugar added cake is a cake made without adding sugar to the recipe. At The Place in Toronto, these cakes have no cane sugar in the sponge or the cream, and are finished with 100% animal fresh cream.
The full ingredients for every cake are listed on its product page, so you can review exactly what goes into the one you choose.
Does a 0 sugar added cake actually taste sweet?
Yes. These are proper, sweet cakes — soft, moist, and full-flavoured — not a dry or bland “diet” version. The sweeteners do the same job sugar would, so the cake and the cream both taste the way good cake should.
The difference you’ll notice is in what’s not there: none of the heavy, cloying sweetness that too much sugar can bring. What’s left is a clean, balanced sweetness that lets the real flavours — the cocoa, the matcha, the fruit, the fresh cream — come through. People often can’t tell it’s 0 sugar added until you mention it.
Is “0 sugar added” the same as “sugar free”?
No. “0 sugar added” means no sugar is added during baking, while “sugar free” implies no sugar at all. Naturally occurring sugars in ingredients like fruit or dairy may still be present.
We describe our cakes as 0 sugar added — an honest, accurate label — and list every ingredient on the product page so nothing is hidden.
How is a 0 sugar cake still sweet?
The sweetness comes from a sugar substitute — used in place of cane sugar in both the cake and the fresh cream — so it still tastes like proper, sweet cake, not a bland “diet” version.
The exact mix can vary by cake, so check the product page for the current ingredient list.
What’s the difference between 0 sugar added and keto?
A 0 sugar added cake uses wheat flour; a keto cake has no flour of any kind — no almond, coconut or wheat flour. Both are 0 sugar added and finished with 100% animal fresh cream.
0 Sugar Added
- No added sugar
- Wheat-based, familiar texture
- For when you just want to skip the sugar
Keto
- 0 sugar added
- No flour of any kind — no almond, coconut or wheat flour
- For the keto or low-carb path
Do keto cakes use any flour?
No. Our keto cakes have no flour of any kind — no almond flour, no coconut flour, no wheat flour. Our 0 sugar added cakes are wheat-based.
Always check the specific product page and variant for the exact version, or contact us about any allergy or dietary need before ordering.
How these cakes are made
Every cake is made fresh to order and finished with 100% animal fresh cream — never plant-based whipped topping. Leaving out the added sugar doesn’t mean cutting corners anywhere else.
100% animal fresh cream
We finish every cake with real dairy cream, never plant cream. It’s lighter and cleaner on the palate, and it lets the cake’s own flavour come through instead of a waxy, over-sweet coating.
Made fresh to order
Cakes are prepared for your date rather than sitting in a case, and the cream is freshly prepared so it arrives soft and fresh — the way fresh-cream cake is meant to be.
Sweetened all the way through
No cane sugar goes into either the sponge or the cream, so the whole cake is 0 sugar added — not just the base with a sugary finish on top.
Honest labelling
We call them “0 sugar added” because that’s exactly what they are, and we list every ingredient on the product page. No vague claims, nothing hidden.
What flavours come 0 sugar added?
Our 0 sugar added and keto cakes span familiar, crowd-pleasing flavours — so a no-added-sugar cake never has to feel like a compromise at the table.
Each one is built around the same idea: real flavour, clean sweetness, real fresh cream. You can see the current line-up, photos and ingredients on the shop page.
How to order a 0 sugar or keto cake in Toronto
The Place bakes in Markham and offers pickup as well as delivery across Toronto and the GTA. You choose your delivery or pickup date right on the cake’s product page.
Because each cake is made fresh to order, we recommend choosing your date and ordering ahead — especially for weekends and celebrations. The available dates and cut-off times always show in the date picker at checkout, so what you see there is what we can do.
Where these cakes are made
The Place is a bakery at 505 Hood Rd, Unit 10, Markham ON L3R 5V6, offering 0 sugar added and keto cakes for pickup and delivery across Toronto and the GTA.
Which one should you choose?
If you mainly want to leave out the added sugar and like a familiar, wheat-based cake, a 0 sugar added cake is the simplest choice. If you’re following a keto or low-carb way of eating, or want a cake with no flour at all, the keto line is built for that. Either way, every cake is 0 sugar added and made with 100% animal fresh cream.
Common questions
What is a 0 sugar added cake?
A 0 sugar added cake is made without adding any sugar to the recipe. No cane sugar goes into the sponge or the cream. The full ingredients are listed on each product page.
Is “0 sugar added” the same as “sugar free”?
No. “0 sugar added” means no sugar is added during baking; naturally occurring sugars in ingredients like fruit or dairy may still be present. We describe our cakes as 0 sugar added and list the ingredients on every product page.
How is a 0 sugar cake still sweet without sugar?
The sweetness comes from a sugar substitute used in place of cane sugar in both the cake and the fresh cream — so it still tastes like proper, sweet cake.
Where can I see the full ingredients?
On each cake’s product page. The exact mix can vary by cake, so check the product page for the current ingredient list.
What is the difference between a 0 sugar added cake and a keto cake?
A 0 sugar added cake is made without added sugar and uses wheat flour. A keto cake is 0 sugar added and has no flour of any kind — no almond, coconut or wheat flour. Both are finished with 100% animal fresh cream.
Do keto cakes use any flour?
No. Our keto cakes have no flour of any kind — no almond flour, no coconut flour, no wheat flour. Check the specific product page and variant for the exact version, or contact us about any allergy or dietary need.
Does a 0 sugar added cake taste different from a regular cake?
It tastes like proper, sweet cake — soft and full-flavoured, not dry or bland. The main difference is a cleaner, less cloying sweetness, which lets flavours like cocoa, matcha and fruit come through. Many people can’t tell it’s 0 sugar added.
Is the cream real dairy or plant-based?
Every cake is finished with 100% animal fresh cream — real dairy, never plant-based whipped topping. It’s lighter and cleaner on the palate and lets the cake’s own flavour come through.
Can I order a 0 sugar added or keto cake for a birthday or celebration?
Yes. Our 0 sugar added and keto cakes come in crowd-pleasing flavours and are made fresh to order, so they work for birthdays and celebrations. Browse the 0 sugar added cakes page and choose your date at checkout.
Do you deliver 0 sugar and keto cakes across Toronto and the GTA?
Yes. The Place bakes in Markham and offers pickup plus delivery across Toronto and the GTA, including Scarborough, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham and Thornhill. Available dates and cut-off times show in the date picker at checkout.
How far in advance should I order?
Because each cake is made fresh to order, we recommend choosing your date and ordering ahead — especially for weekends and celebrations. The product page date picker shows the dates and cut-off times currently available.
Where can I order these cakes in Toronto?
The Place is in Markham (505 Hood Rd, Unit 10, Markham ON L3R 5V6) with pickup and delivery across Toronto and the GTA. See our 0 sugar added cakes page to order.