keto butter pecan cake

Story Behind the Recipe

In the quaint town of Maplewood, Clara was renowned for her delightful desserts, especially her butter pecan cake. However, when Clara decided to embrace a keto lifestyle for health reasons, she faced a challenge. How could she continue to delight her customers while adhering to her dietary choices? Determined to find a solution, Clara spent weeks experimenting in her kitchen until she perfected a recipe that captured the essence of her beloved butter pecan cake while being keto-friendly. The Keto Butter Pecan Cake became a sensation in Maplewood and beyond, proving that you can enjoy decadent desserts without compromising your health goals.

Key Considerations

1. Low-Carb Flour: Use almond flour and coconut flour instead of traditional flour to keep the carb count low.
2. Sweetener: Substitute sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol or stevia.
3. Pecans: Toast the pecans before adding them to the batter for enhanced flavor and crunch.
4. Frosting: Opt for a keto-friendly frosting made with cream cheese and sweetener.

Tips and Tricks

1. Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow the eggs, butter, and cream cheese to come to room temperature for smoother blending.
2. Proper Mixing: Beat the batter just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in a dense cake.
3. Even Baking: Ensure the cake layers are evenly distributed in the pans for uniform baking.
4. Cooling Time: Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup erythritol or low-carb sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or low-carb powdered sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract