Keto Chinese Date Cake

Keto Chinese Date Cake is a moist and decadent dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Chinese dates with almond flour, creating a guilt-free treat. Perfect for those on a ketogenic diet, this cake offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Chinese dates (jujubes) - 100g, pitted and chopped
• Almond flour - 100g
• Coconut flour - 20g
• Erythritol - 30g (or to taste)
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 tbsp
• Eggs - 2 large
• Unsweetened almond milk - 60ml
• Butter - 30g, melted
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped Chinese dates until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of almond flour or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Contains healthy fats and fiber from almond flour, promoting satiety.

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