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Keto Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Anna Hunley | Keto In Pearls
Buttery keto yellow cake with fudgey chocolate frosting is just like a boxed mix but sugar free, gluten free, and only 1.4 net carbs per piece!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Servings 16 servings
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup sweetener of choice I use this
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sweetener of choice I use this
  • 1/4 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a cake pan (see note) and set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
  • On low speed, add the eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Slowly add the melted butter continue mixing until well combined. Scrape the sides and mix again, if needed.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before flipping out of pan. Let cool completely before adding frosting.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sweetener and mix.
  • Add the cocoa powder and mix.
  • Add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
  • Spread frosting over cake using an offset spatula.

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Notes

Here are suggested bake times for various cake pan sizes:
8" round- 25 to 30 minutes
9" round- 20 to 25 minutes
12 cup muffin/cupcake- 12 to 15 minutes
8x8 square- 25 to 30 minutes
9x13 sheet- 15 to 20 minutes
bundt- 25 to 30 minutes
Keep cake covered in the refrigerator up to one week. The cake is best served room temperature. Let your piece of cake sit on the counter for 10 to 20 minutes for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 2.9gProtein: 4.9gFat: 21.5gFiber: 1.5g
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