You’ve got to check out this moist keto spice cake full of warm and delicious flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a delicious keto dessert you should consider making soon!
The best part – this version is easy to make using low-carb ingredients to help keep us on track with nutrition, while still allowing for a guilt-free holiday treat!
KETO SPICE CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
yield: 9 SERVINGS
prep time: 25 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 55 MINUTES
Moist keto cinnamon spice cake with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
INGREDIENTS
For the cake:
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Swerve, brown
- 1/3 cup Swerve, granular
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Swerve, confectioners
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
*Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8×8 pan, and set it aside.
*To a medium sized bowl, add the eggs, butter, sour cream, vanilla, and the two types of Swerve. Blend ingredients together using a hand mixer for about 20 second or until smooth.
*Into a very small bowl, mix all the spices together, and set aside.
*To a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, spice mixture, salt, and baking powder. Slowly combine that with the wet ingredients and mix with a spoon until smooth.
*Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes back clean. Let cool.
*To a mixing bowl, add the frosting ingredients. Use a hand mixer to mix until smooth and creamy. Spread the frosting on top of the cake.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Yield: 9 slices, Serving Size: 2 inch square slice, frosted
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224, Total Carbohydrates: 18g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar Alcohols: 14g, Net Carbohydrates: 3g, Total Fat: 21g, Protein: 5g
