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Keto Strawberry Cake

A delicious low-carb cake made with fresh strawberries and almond flour, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups almond flour Alternative flour for low-carb diets
  • 1/2 cup erythritol Or any keto sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Ensure it's unsweetened for keto
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Add more for topping if desired
Optional Garnish
  • powdered erythritol for dusting Optional topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
Serving
  1. Optionally, dust with powdered erythritol and serve.

Notes

For a fluffier cake, separate the egg whites and yolks. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the batter. Additional toppings like whipped cream or sugar-free vanilla ice cream are great options.