Keto Almond Cake

This no-bake cake is every busy person’s dream. A light and creamy almond filling sits on top of a crunchy almond-based crust, creating a perfect combination of textures and flavors. The best part is it takes only 10 minutes of prep time, meaning that even those with the most busy lives can make this cake. 

The base is the easiest part to make as it requires absolutely no baking—a rare occurrence for a cake recipe. We like to use allulose as a sweetener in the base, as it provides the sweetness that sugar normally would, without causing you to compromise on your low-carb goals. 

The base is also primarily composed of almonds, which is a well-known superfood. Almonds contain a substantial amount of healthy fats, as well as a good serving of vitamin E. It is thought that almonds can potentially help lower blood sugar and cholesterol, so it’s a bonus that this sweet treat can give you extra health benefits!

 For the filling, you’ll use the coconut cream to create a dreamy concoction that sits on top of the cake base like a cloud. The cream is also heavily flavored with almonds, which complements the coconut taste extremely well and balances out the cake’s other flavors. 

This is the ideal recipe to make if you want to impress, but don’t have the time. Just 10 minutes of prep time will give you incredible results that will wow even the most experienced bakers.

Yields 8 servings of Keto Almond Cake

The Preparation

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups almonds
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons allulose

Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups almonds, blanched
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 6 tablespoons allulose
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• salt, to taste

The Execution

1. Measure out and prepare all of the ingredients. Cut and line a springform pan with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, add the almonds, coconut oil, and allulose. Pulse to combine well.

3. In the parchment paper lined springform pan, press the crust mixture into the pan evenly.

4. Boil water and soak the almonds in the hot, boiling water for 2 hours. Drain, rinse, and pat dry.

5. In a food processor, blend the almonds until smooth.

6. Add in the canned coconut milk, coconut oil, allulose, almond extract, and salt. Mix to combine well.

7. Pour the smoothed mixture on top of the crust in the springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the cake is firm.

8. Serve and enjoy!

This makes a total of 8 servings of Keto Almond Cake. Each serving comes out to be 484 calories, 45.8g fats, 5.6g net carbs, and 11.5g protein.

Keto Almond Cake

This makes a total of 8 servings of Keto Almond Cake. Each serving comes out to be 484 calories, 45.8g fats, 5.6g net carbs, and 11.5g protein.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Crust

• 1 ½ cup almonds
• 3 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoon allulose

Filling

• 1 ½ cup almonds blanched
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• ⅓ cup coconut oil
• 6 tablespoon allulose
• 2 teaspoon almond extract
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Measure out and prepare all o f the ingredients. Cut and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
  
• In a food processor, add the almonds, coconut oil, and allulose. Pulse to combine well.
  
• In the parchment paper lined springform pan, press the crust mixture into the pan evenly.
  
• Boil water and soak the almonds in the hot, boiling water for 2 hours. Drain, rinse, and pat dry.
  
• In a food processor, blend the almonds until smooth.
  
• Add in the canned coconut milk, coconut oil, allulose, almond extract, and salt. Mix to combine well.
  
• Pour the smoothed mixture on top of the crust in the springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the cake is firm.
  
• Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 11.5gFat: 45.8g

Keyword dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, high-fat, keto, low-carb, make-ahead, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian