Keto Matcha Cake

This Keto Matcha Cake is a delightful fusion of traditional Chinese flavors and modern low-carb principles, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying in ketosis. Its vibrant green color and rich, earthy taste make it a visually appealing and delicious dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 60g
• Coconut flour - 20g
• Matcha powder - 10g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Erythritol - 30g
• Eggs - 2 large
• Unsweetened almond milk - 60ml
• Melted coconut oil - 30ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Salt - a pinch

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, matcha powder, baking powder, erythritol, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve as desired, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of matcha powder.

Nutrition

• Calories: 215
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Matcha is rich in antioxidants and may boost metabolism.

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