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Slice of almond flour keto cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate, soft layered texture, low carb gluten free dessert with whole almonds in the background.

Easy Almond Flour Keto Cake (Sugar Free & Gluten Free) - Simple, Tender, and Delicious

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour: 2 cups (preferably blanched, super-fine for the best texture)
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Fine sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Granulated erythritol or allulose: 1/2 to 3/4 cup (adjust to taste; allulose browns more)
  • Eggs: 4 large, at room temperature
  • Unsweetened almond milk: 1/2 cup (or unsweetened coconut milk beverage)
  • Butter or coconut oil: 1/3 cup, melted and slightly cooled
  • Pure vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Optional flavor boosts: 1 teaspoon almond extract, zest of 1 lemon, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional topping: Sugar-free powdered sweetener for dusting, fresh berries, or whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment for easy release.
  • Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, baking powder, salt, and your granulated sweetener until no clumps remain.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk eggs, almond milk, melted butter or coconut oil, vanilla, and any optional extracts or zest.
  • Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just smooth. The batter will be slightly thick but pourable.
  • Fill the pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Tap the pan once on the counter to settle the batter.
  • Bake: Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the top is set and golden around the edges. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, then turn it out onto a rack and cool completely.
  • Finish and serve: Dust with powdered sweetener, add berries, or top with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Slice and enjoy.