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    Oct 13, 2022

    Keto Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published on Oct 13, 2022. Updated on Nov 21, 2023. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 19 Comments

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    Rich, creamy, and delightfully delicious, this keto spice cake is the dessert you need this holiday season (and any day, really)! It's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth and always gets rave reviews!

    Christmas and thanksgiving keto cake recipe on a white plate.
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Equipment Used
    • 🧾 Ingredients Used
    • 🔪 How To Make This Recipe
    • 🥫 Storing and Reheating
    • 💭 Tips and Variations
    • 🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
    • 👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    If you love traditional spice cake, you'll absolutely love this keto version! This keto spice cake has warm hints of fall flavors thanks to the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice used. With only 4 g net carbs per serving, you can help yourself to a slice (or two) guilt-free! It's a wonderful treat for any special occasion, especially the holidays, or even as a low carb birthday cake. 

    🥘 Equipment Used

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    To make this keto cake recipe, you'll need several mixing bowls, a 9-inch round cake pan, an electric mixer, and a frosting spatula.

    🧾 Ingredients Used

    picture of almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

    For the spice cake

    • Almond flour and coconut flour: The combination of these two flours is perfect for a luscious keto cake. They absorb liquids differently, and together, they create the perfect balance.
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice: These warm spices are the perfect combination of fall flavors. The spices complement each other nicely and are not overpowering.
    • Almond milk, butter, and eggs: These ingredients help to keep the cake moist and spongy.
    • Monk fruit sweetener: This monk fruit erythritol blend has never failed me, so I rely on it for a subtle sweet taste with a minimal cooling effect. If you want to substitute with another low carb sweetener, swerve and allulose are two good choices.
    • Baking powder: This is key to baking a moist spice cake that isn't too dense! The baking powder will help make the cake batter light and fluffy.
    • Vanilla extract

    For the cream cheese frosting

    • Cream cheese: Use regular full-fat cream cheese. Make sure it is fully softened at room temperature.
    • Softened butter: Stick with unsalted butter.
    • Monk fruit sweetener: The powdered sweetener is best for frosting.
    • Vanilla extract
    low carb almond cake on a white plate.

    🔪 How To Make This Recipe

    To make the spice cake:

    Make sure the eggs are at room temperature, the butter is softened, but not completely melted. Preheat your oven to 350F.

    1. Mix the dry ingredients - almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients  - eggs, almond milk, butter, and vanilla extract.
    2. Pour the wet ingredients into a mixer and then add the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. You can use a stand mixer or a food processor. You can also mix by hand though it might take some time for all ingredients to be fully incorporated.
    3. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan with a little butter and pour in the mix. Spread it around the top to be even. Place it in the lower rack of your oven and let it bake for about 30 minutes. Your oven times may vary, so start watching it at about the 25-minute mark. You will know when it's done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    4. Bring it out and let it cool completely. If you try to rush this, your cake might fall apart. I left mine to cool for about 20 minutes. You might feel you can't wait any longer because of the amazing aroma, but the wait is worth it, I promise!
    mixing ingredients to make a keto cake.

    To make the cream cheese frosting:

    1. Soften the cream cheese and butter. If you need to microwave it, do it in bursts of 30 seconds and check if it is softened but not completely melted. Pour the cream cheese, butter, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
    2. Mix it completely till light and frothy. I like to use a hand mixer for this because my daughter likes to help, but any mixer will do.
    3. The frosting should have a light and creamy consistency when done.
    4. Using a frosting spatula, place the frosting on the cake and spread it around. You can make patterns if you like, or even coat the sides of the cake also if you have enough frosting. Place the cake back in the fridge so that the frosting hardens up a bit.
    collage on how to make cream cheese frosting.

    🥫 Storing and Reheating

    Since the frosting has fresh dairy, the leftover cake should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Feel free to wrap the individual slices with plastic wrap to really keep them fresh. You can also freeze leftover slices for 2-3 months, but the frosting can become grainy after thawing. For best results, freeze the cake unfrosted and make a fresh batch of frosting when you're ready to serve.

    💭 Tips and Variations

    • Do not try to substitute the flours unless you're really sure you know what you're doing. Keto cakes can sometimes be tricky, and just a small change can make the cake too wet or too dry.
    • When baking the cake, if the inserted toothpick comes out clean, and the top of the cake feels just a bit firm, it's time to bring it out. If you wait till the top is completely firm, you might end up burning parts of the cake.
    • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature. If you are about to bake the cake and the eggs are still cold, place them in lukewarm water (not hot) and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
    •  If you'd like to make a layer cake, bake two batches of this spice cake recipe. Let them cool completely, then slice each one in half to create two separate layers. Stack each half, frost, and repeat the process. Frost the outside of the cake with a thin layer of frosting, then let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes, then finish frosting.
    • Sprinkle the decorated cake with chopped pecans or walnuts for texture and a fun detail.
    • For a richer flavor, use keto brown sugar instead of the granulated sugar substitute.
    keto spice cake for the holidays on a white plate.

    🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

    If you're serving this keto spice cake recipe at a holiday party, you can pair it with these low carb cinnamon pecan cookies, keto peanut butter cookies, or even this creamy keto cheesecake. I like to enjoy a slice with a cup of my keto pumpkin spice latte for even more warm spices.

    👩‍🍳 Frequently asked questions

    What is the best flour for keto spice cake?

    I find that a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour is just perfect for keto baking. They complement each other well since almond flour has a wonderful flavor and texture, and coconut flour will absorb any excess moisture. They're perfect for this delicious keto dessert and typically quite easy to find, too.

    What is the best frosting for keto spice cake?

    Cream cheese is a classic combination for cakes made with warm spices like pumpkin cake or carrot cake, and that holds true for this delicious cake as well! The spice cake itself is quite sweet and has a delicious aroma of cinnamon. Cream cheese frosting cuts through that richness with a tangy, creamy flavor. It really balances the whole recipe and makes this cake absolutely delicious.

    Do you need to add xanthan gum to keto cakes?

    If you're baking a low-carb cake, you may see xanthan gum on your ingredients list. This ingredient absorbs liquid incredibly well, so it can act like the glue in both gluten-free and keto recipes. However, not all recipes will call for this ingredient. This keto spice cake recipe calls for both almond flour and coconut flour, and since these two flours absorb liquids differently, they achieve the same effect as xanthan gum without needing to add a third ingredient. It's always best to follow the recipe precisely, though. If you don't add it, your recipes may come out overly wet and heavy.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Check out these other delicious keto desserts!

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding

    Keto Cinnamon Pecan Cookies

    Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

    Keto Cheesecake

    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Baking this low carb spice cake for a holiday feast? Try these other keto holiday desserts.

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    📖 Recipe

    low carb keto spice cake

    Keto Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Rich, creamy, and delightfully delicious, this keto spice cake is the dessert you need this holiday season (and any day, really)!
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cooling time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 452kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    For the spice cake

    • 1.5 cups almond flour
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup monk fruit sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ⅓ cup almond milk
    • 3 eggs large
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 stick butter ½ cup

    For the cream cheese frosting

    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1 stick butter ½ cup
    • ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    To make the spice cake

    • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature, and the butter is softened, but not completely melted.
    • Preheat your oven to 350F.
    • Mix the dry ingredients - almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
    • In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients - eggs, almond milk, butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into a mixer and then add the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined using a stand mixer or a food processor.
    • Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan with a little butter and pour in the mix. Spread it around the top to be even.
    • Place it in the lower rack of your oven and let it bake for about 30 minutes. Your oven times may vary, so start watching it at about the 25-minute mark. You will know when it's done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    • Bring it out and let it cool completely (approx 20 minutes).

    To make the cream cheese

    • Soften the cream cheese and butter. If you need to microwave it, do it in bursts of 30 seconds and check if it is softened but not completely melted.
    • Pour the cream cheese, butter, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
    • Mix it completely till light and frothy.

    To frost the cake

    • When the cake has completely cooled, gently invert it on a platter.
    • Using a frosting spatula, place the frosting on the cake and spread it around.
    • Place the cake back in the fridge so that the frosting hardens up a bit.
    • Enjoy your delicious keto cake!

    Notes

    This recipe serves 8 and contains 4 net carbs per serving.
    • Do not try to substitute the flours unless you're really sure you know what you're doing. Keto cakes can sometimes be tricky, and just a small change can make the cake too wet or too dry.
    • When baking the cake, if the inserted toothpick comes out clean, and the top of the cake looks a bit firm, it's time to bring it out. If you wait till the top is completely firm, you might burn the cake.
    • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature. If you are about to bake the cake and the eggs are still cold, place them in lukewarm water (not hot) and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Julie Hansen says

      January 11, 2024 at 11:24 pm

      hi can you use heavy whipping cream instead of almond milk?

      Reply
      • Tayo Oredola says

        February 04, 2024 at 12:51 am

        You can, but the calorie content might be higher. Also, almond milk has a watery texture so the cake might not be as fluffy.

        Reply
    2. Kat says

      October 18, 2023 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      I want to make this but before I do I just want to ask if I can use Truva instead of the monk fruit sweetener? If so, would the measurement be different? Thanks so much I can’t wait to start baking

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        October 19, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        Hi Kat, the measurement will be the same. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
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