Keto Orange Cake

This Keto Orange Cake combines the bright, zesty flavors of fresh oranges with a low-carb base, making it a delightful treat for those following a ketogenic diet. Perfectly moist and fragrant, it's a unique twist on a traditional Greek dessert that's both satisfying and guilt-free.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Erythritol sweetener - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• Eggs - 2 large
• Greek yogurt - 60 grams
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh orange juice - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 30 grams, melted

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, erythritol, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

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

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