Keto Red Velvet Cake

This Keto Red Velvet Cake offers a rich, velvety texture with a hint of cocoa and a delightful cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect low-carb treat. With its vibrant color and indulgent flavor, it's a showstopper for any dessert table while keeping your keto lifestyle in check.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1/2 cup
• Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Erythritol - 1/4 cup
• Unsweetened almond milk - 1/4 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Red food coloring - 1 tablespoon
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams
• Powdered erythritol - 2 tablespoons
• Heavy cream - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract (for frosting) - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two small ramekins or a mini cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, erythritol, almond milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins or pan and smooth the tops.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth.
8. Add the powdered erythritol, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and beat until fluffy.
9. Once the cakes are baked, allow them to cool completely before frosting.
10. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top of the cooled cake, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and cream cheese, which can help promote satiety.

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