Keto Valentines Day Cake

Name: Keto Valentines Day Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 1/4 cup 100% unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup monkfruit blend sweetener; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips, melted; 1 cup powdered erythritol; food coloring, optional

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Easy to make and delicious to eat, this Valentine’s Keto Cake is about to sweep you off your feet! It’s a great gluten-free, low-carb keto dessert that your other half will surely love.

a slice of chocolate cake with pink frosting

valentines day cake with hearts surrounding it

60 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

522

Calories

49g

Fat

Protein

4.2g

Net Carb

14.4g

Total Carbs

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Sugar Free Keto Chocolate Cake Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup 100% unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup monkfruit blend sweetener
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream

Sugar Free White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips, melted
1 cup powdered erythritol
food coloring, optional

Keto Valentines Day Cake Directions

STEP

1

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 6 inch cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Set aside.
STEP

2

Combine dry ingredients

To a medium bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
STEP

3

Cream wet ingredients.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sweetener until smooth and fluffy. Add in eggs and heavy cream. Mix until combined.
STEP

4

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients

Slowly mix in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using an electric mixer. Mix until fully combined.
STEP

5

Bake the cakes

Pour equal amounts of cake batter into the greased cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-22 minutes or until the cake has risen in the middle and is set. Remove from oven and let cool in the cake pan for 5-10 minutes before loosening the edges using a butter knife and flipping over onto a wire rack to cool further.
STEP

6

Prepare the frosting

In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Pour in melted chocolate and mix until combined. Slowly add in the powder erythritol and mix until light and fluffy. Color with food coloring if using.
STEP

7

Make a heart shaped cake

To cut your cake into a heart shape, cut the bottom edges of the cake on both sides to form the bottom V shape of the heart. Move those cut piece to the top to form the M shape of the heart. Use frosting to glue these edges on.
STEP

8

Let's make a two-tiered cake

Spread a thick layer of frosting on the top of your heart cake. Repeat the method above with your second cake round and place on top to form a two tiered cake.
STEP

9

Crumb coat

Add a thin layer of frosting all around the side and sides of cake to form a crumb coat. Freeze for 15 minutes to let set.
STEP

10

Frost your heart out

Once the crumb coat is set, continue frosting your entire cake. Turn it into a conversation heart by piping a saying on the top.

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a conversation heart shaped cake with hugs and kisses written on it

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we are here with a keto conversation heart cake that you are about to fall in love with, irrevocably and irreversibly!

Add a teaspoon of passion, a dash of romance and a sprinkle of our magical ingredients and you’ll get this impressive keto Valentine’s Day cake. With the richness of dark chocolate on the inside and creaminess of white chocolate cream cheese frosting on the outside, this cake will melt on your taste buds as soon as you sink your teeth in the sponge. With the almond flour, you will get a light and fluffy cake that’s full of taste and nutrients with no carbs.

The chocolate will tickle your taste buds and flirt with your olfactory bulbs. Ah! Yum! The tantalizing flavors of this keto dessert for Valentine’s Day will leave you wanting more.

a slice of cake taken out of a chocolate cake

Is Chocolate Keto?

The best thing about this cake is that it is keto! It’s gluten-free and low carb. Many people raise an eyebrow when they see the chocolate in the cake. But no worries now! Dark chocolate is the lowest in carbs. For the cake, look for a cocoa powder that is 100% unsweetened. These will have the lowest carbs and will not have any additional sugars add to the cocoa powder. For the white chocolate frosting, make sure that you go for a sugar-free dark chocolate brand, such as ChocZero or Lilly’s.

Plus, dark chocolate is full of fiber, potassium, calcium, fiber, and many antioxidants. So, it is actually quite good for your health too! So, this creamy cake is a complete packaged, full of delectable flavors and nutrients!

piping white frosting stars along a cake

How to Make Sugar Free White Chocolate Cream Frosting?

The white chocolate cream frosting on this cake will make you craving for more. Sugar-free, low-carb and still delicious to eat, this frosting is quite easy to make. All you need is cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla, white chocolate and erythritol, and voila! The frosting will be ready in no time!

How to Make a Heart Shaped Cake?

To make our keto chocolate cakes, we use a 6 inch round cake pan. You can cut a V pointed part of the heart by slicing off two sections of the cake. Then move those sections to form the M part of the heart. Use frosting to adhere these sections to the cake.

Keto Valentines Day Cake: FAQS

Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond or coconut flour?

While almond and coconut flour are great for keeping this cake keto-friendly, you can try using sunflower seed flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep in mind that this might change the texture and flavor slightly.

What can I substitute for monkfruit blend sweetener?

You can substitute monkfruit sweetener with erythritol or stevia, but be sure to adjust the quantity based on the sweetness level of the substitute you choose.

How should I store the leftovers of this Keto Valentine's Day Cake?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for longer storage; just wrap them well in plastic wrap and foil before placing them in the freezer.

Is there a dairy-free option for this cake?

Yes! You can substitute the unsalted butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free butter alternative, and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free version.

How many servings does this cake yield, and what is the approximate nutritional information?

This cake typically serves about 8 people. Each serving has approximately 250 calories, 22g fat, 8g net carbs, and 7g protein, making it a perfect low-carb dessert for your Valentine!

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	522
Fat	49g
Protein	8g
Total Carbs	14.4g
Net Carbs	4.2g

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