Description
A delightful Keto Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Cake perfect for special occasions, made with almond flour and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan with almond flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated erythritol until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In a small bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a minute to curdle slightly.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the almond milk mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared heart-shaped cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered erythritol and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute the cream cheese frosting with whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg