Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol (or your preferred low-carb sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or your preferred low-carb sweetener)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir thoroughly.
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix together the erythritol and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
- Fill the baking dish with half of the cake batter. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
-Pour the remainder of the batter over the cinnamon swirl.
- Create Swirls:
- Use a knife or a toothpick to create swirls in the batter, ensuring the cinnamon mixture is distributed throughout.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool and Frost:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Serve:
- Cut the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious low-carb cinnamon roll cake!
Nutrition Information:
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 6g
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Enjoy this low-carb cinnamon roll cake as a delicious treat without compromising your dietary goals!