As we celebrate life’s special moments, the joy of a birthday cake is a tradition many of us cherish. But for those embracing a keto lifestyle, the thought of giving up this sweet ritual might seem disheartening.
Fear not, fellow keto enthusiasts! My latest creation, the Keto Birthday Cake, is here to ensure that you don’t have to skip the joy of a delicious birthday dessert.
This recipe is a testament to the fact that a keto diet doesn’t mean saying goodbye to celebratory treats. It’s all about reimagining them in a healthier, yet equally delightful way. So, let’s bake a cake that lets us indulge without compromise, keeping the sweetness of birthdays alive, one keto-friendly slice at a time!
Birthdays are always special days even if you’re on a diet. It’s always the one time of the year when you can enjoy and have fun with your friends and family. Of course, what’s a birthday without cake?
I completely understand if you might be still a little bit hesitant. People on the low carb and sugar-free diet are accustomed to avoiding desserts and sweets of any kind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to some low carb birthday desserts on your special day!
So to ease your worries and still enjoy your cake, I will be introducing you to this low-carb chocolate birthday cake alternative. The ingredients used in this recipe are keto-friendly, so essentially it’s a guilt-free cake!
The secret to creating this low carb dessert is to avoid sugar. Instead, erythritol is the way to go! Unlike sugar, erythritol will help you maintain your weight loss as it’s almost zero in calories.
For the chocolate, I only use dark sugar-free chocolate with about 85% or more cocoa solids. The higher the amount of cocoa in the mix, the more bitter it tastes and the richer the flavor.
Dark chocolate’s nutrition profile is quite impressive for a dessert. It contains a good amount of magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium to name a few. It has also known that dark chocolate (consumed in moderation) contributes to the production of happiness hormones (1, 2).
Also, the flour used in the batter is gluten-free flour almond flour instead of the regular baking flour. For better flavor, try adding vanilla into the mix as well. This recipe won’t take you any more than an hour to prepare.
So instead of going off keto to eat a piece of birthday cake or buying a keto birthday cake, grab a baking form and enjoying making your flourless low-carb cake!
How to Make Low Carb Chocolate Birthday Cake
Let the oven preheat at 350 F while you prepare your ingredients.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Don’t forget to mix the melted chocolate every 20 to 30 seconds to prevent burning out the base. Add the melted chocolate to the coconut cream.
Let sit to cool for a few minutes then pour the beaten eggs. Mix together with the vanilla extract until homogeneous.
In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix well.
Combining with the wet ingredients.
Lightly brush a 9-inch cake tin with butter before placing a baking paper on the bottom.
Gently pour the mixed batter into your tin and leave in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool in room temp. Then slice the cake down the middle to create 2 layers.
In a bowl, whip the cream cheese with the erythritol, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the Perfect Keto Unflavored Keto Collagen as well. Whip until the cake batter becomes smooth.
Blend the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture together. Refrigerate for at least half an hour.
Spread this cream cheese frosting between the cake layers you sliced earlier. Dust with some shredded coconut flakes and refrigerate again for another half an hour.
Slice the cake into wedges and serve.
You might also like these cakes:
- Vanilla Sponge Cake with Coconut Flour
- Blackberry Cheesecake with Coconut Crust
- Keto Pound Cake
- Low Carb Lava Cake
- Keto Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Keto Chocolate Birthday Cake
Ingredients
For Cake:
- 3 oz dark chocolate at least 85% cacao, chopped
- 3 eggs beaten
- ⅓ cup erythritol
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder gluten-free
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 tbsp butter for greasing
For Cream Layer:
- 1 ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream whipped
- 2 tbsp erythritol
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 scoop Perfect Keto Collagen
- shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave or double boiler, stirring every 20-30 seconds to avoid burning. Once melted, blend in the coconut cream and let it cool.
- Mix in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients (cocoa powder, baking powder, almond flour, erythritol) then combine them with the wet chocolate mixture.
- Grease and line a 9-inch cake tin with butter and baking paper, respectively.
- Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. After baking, let the cake cool to room temperature.
- Cut the cake horizontally to create two layers.
- For the cream layer, beat cream cheese, erythritol, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Perfect Keto Collagen until smooth. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the whipped cream, then combine it with the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate this cream for at least 30 minutes.
- Spread the cream layer between the two cake layers and on top. Optionally, sprinkle with shredded coconut. Chill the completed cake in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
- Serve in slices and enjoy your Keto-friendly birthday treat!
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FAQ
Can I eat birthday cake on keto diet?
No, you cannot eat the typical store-bought birthday cake while following a keto diet. The best way to make an almost carb free birthday cake is to use keto-friendly ingredients like almond flour, erythritol, and unsweetened cocoa powder, which are low in carbs and sugar-free.
What is the best keto flour for cake?
The best keto flour for making cakes is almond flour, as it is low in carbs and has a mild, nutty flavor that complements sweet baked goods well. Coconut flour is also a popular choice, but it requires more moisture and can have a stronger flavor, so it’s often used in combination with almond flour for better texture and taste.
How do you substitute almond flour for coconut flour when making keto cake recipes?
To substitute almond flour for coconut flour in a keto cake recipe, use a ratio of 1:4, as coconut flour is more absorbent than almond flour. For every 1 cup of almond flour, use 1/4 cup of coconut flour. I suggest you also need to increase the number of eggs or add extra liquid to the recipe to compensate for coconut flour’s high absorbency.
