Keto Caramel Swirl Cream Cake
Low-Carb Keto Caramel Swirl Cream Cake
Low Carb
Keto Friendly
Sugar-Free
A soft, buttery almond flour cake layered with fluffy cream cheese frosting and rich homemade sugar-free caramel. This delicious cake delivers all the sweetness and creamy caramel flavor without regular flour or added sugar!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30–35 minutes | Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Low-Carb Cake
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered allulose or monk fruit erythritol blend
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered keto sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Sugar-Free Caramel
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup allulose
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
2. Prepare the Frosting
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sweetener and vanilla.
- Slowly add heavy cream and whip until fluffy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Make the Keto Caramel
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add allulose and stir until dissolved and golden.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream.
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Allow to cool until thick enough to drizzle.
4. Assemble the Cake
- Spread cream cheese frosting over the completely cooled cake.
- Drizzle sugar-free caramel generously over the frosting.
- Use a toothpick to create beautiful caramel swirls.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve chilled or slightly softened.
Estimated Nutrition Per Slice
Based on 12 servings; estimates vary by ingredients and brands.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Total Carbs | 9g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Net Carbs | 6g |
| Fat | 37g |
Tips for Weight-Loss Friendly Portions
- Cut into 14–16 smaller slices.
- Use unsweetened almond milk.
- Avoid regular sugar, honey, and maple syrup.
- Use allulose for a smoother caramel.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Keto tip: Allulose and monk fruit blends are excellent sugar alternatives. Check the sweetener label for added maltodextrin or other carbohydrates, and calculate nutrition using your actual brands. ❤️