Keto Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this Keto Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This low-carb treat features a warm blend of spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom, which create a rich and aromatic experience. Perfect for gatherings or an everyday dessert, this cake is easy to prepare and sure to impress. The creamy frosting adds a luscious finish that pairs beautifully with the spiced cake layers, making it a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup erythritol
- 1/2 cup golden monk fruit or Swerve
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon of reserved spice mixture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 6-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground spices and set aside some for the frosting.
- Brown unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat; then add spice mixture and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with erythritol and monk fruit until fluffy, then add cooled spice butter and egg mixture.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients followed by yogurt until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers on a wire rack before frosting with whipped cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg