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0 Sugar Added & Keto Cakes, Explained

A plain-English guide to what “0 sugar added” really means, the sweeteners that take 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 erythritol, stevia & monk fruit instead.
  • 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 flourless and gluten free.
  • Available for pickup in Markham and delivery across Toronto & the GTA.
See our 0 sugar added cakes → Browse the keto collection →

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 are sweetened with erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit instead of sugar, and 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 erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit — used in place of 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.

Meet the sweeteners: erythritol, stevia & monk fruit

In place of sugar, our cakes use three plant-based sweeteners. Each brings something a little different, and together they give a rounded, sugar-like sweetness.

Sweetener

Erythritol

A sweetener that occurs naturally in some fruits. It has a clean, sugar-like taste, which is why we use it as the backbone of the sweetness in both the cake and the cream.

Sweetener

Stevia

Made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s intensely sweet, so only a small amount is needed to lift and round out the overall flavour.

Sweetener

Monk fruit

Also known as luo han guo, monk fruit is a small green melon used as a sweetener for centuries. It adds natural depth of sweetness without any added sugar.

We use these in place of sugar in the cake and the fresh cream alike — not as a token swap in one part. The exact blend is tuned per cake; the current list is always on each product page.

What’s the difference between 0 sugar added and keto?

A 0 sugar added cake uses wheat flour; a keto cake is flourless and gluten free. 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
  • Flourless & gluten free
  • For the keto or low-carb path

Are keto cakes gluten free and flourless?

Our keto cakes are listed as flourless and gluten free, while 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

The erythritol, stevia and monk fruit go into both the sponge and 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.

Tiramisu Chocolate Strawberry & coconut Matcha Milk tea Black sesame

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.

See all 0 sugar added cakes →

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.

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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 need flourless and gluten free, the keto line is built for that. Either way, every cake is 0 sugar added and made with 100% animal fresh cream.

See our 0 sugar added cakes → Browse the keto cake collection →

Common questions

What is a 0 sugar added cake?

A 0 sugar added cake is made without adding any sugar to the recipe. Instead of sugar, it’s sweetened with erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit. 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 erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit — sweeteners used in place of sugar in both the cake and the fresh cream — so it still tastes like proper, sweet cake.

What sweeteners do you use — erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit?

Our 0 sugar added and keto cakes are sweetened with erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit. 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, flourless, and gluten free. Both are finished with 100% animal fresh cream.

Are keto cakes gluten free and flourless?

Our keto cakes are listed as flourless and gluten free. 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.

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