Abstract: A dietetic cake mix which is adapted to be sweetened with corn syrup, especially dextrose syrup or either 42% or 55% high fructose corn syrup. The mix is free of artificial sweeteners, egg yolks and ordinary sugar, thus making it suitable for consumption by diabetics and coronary care patients. The dextrose syrup or 42% or 55% high fructose corn syrup is combined with a unique blend of other ingredients, including flour, emulsifiers and baking powder, preferably including glucono-delta-lactone as its acidic component, to produce a cake having good volume, texture, flavor, moisture, mouth-feel and sweetness as well as acceptable shelf life.