Red Velvet Cake, Keto Style

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Red Velvet Cake, Keto Style, plated and ready to serve

Red velvet cake shows up at birthdays and holidays across the South, its signature tang coming from a touch of cocoa and buttermilk. This version keeps that same flavor profile in a moist almond flour cake, finished with a classic cream cheese frosting made sugar-free.

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Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake, Keto Style

Red Velvet Cake, Keto Style

A rich, cocoa-tinted almond flour cake with the classic tang of buttermilk, finished with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar substitute
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup butter softened (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar substitute (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar substitute until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar substitute and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  • Frost between layers and over the top and sides of the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Almond flour provides more fiber and healthy fats than a traditional wheat-based cake.
  • Sugar substitutes significantly reduce the total sugar content compared to a classic red velvet cake.
  • Best enjoyed in modest slices for a special celebration.
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