Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of Keto Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect dessert for any gathering or celebration. This moist, low-carb cake features an aromatic blend of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, all topped off with a rich cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday gathering or enjoying a cozy fall evening, this delightful treat will impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. Easy to prepare, it’s an excellent option for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 extract
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup erythritol
- 1/2 cup golden monk fruit or Swerve
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of reserved spice mixture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three six-inch cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix spices (cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, ginger) in a bowl; reserve some for frosting.
- Brown the butter in a skillet over medium heat; add spice mixture and cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine eggs and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter with erythritol and monk fruit until blended; then add brown butter mixture and egg mixture.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients followed by buttermilk until smooth.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- For frosting: beat softened cream cheese with butter, powdered erythritol, reserved spice mix, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg