Introduction:
Indulge in a slice of heaven with our Keto Tres Leches Cake. This elegant dessert is a low-carb twist on the beloved classic, offering all the moistness and flavor you crave without the excess carbs. With layers of delicate cake soaked in a creamy mixture, topped with whipped cream, this keto-friendly treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Intermediate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
kcal: 240 kcal per slice
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a square baking pan.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, granulated erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, granulated erythritol, and vanilla extract.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface with a toothpick. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb.
- Whipped Cream Topping: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, erythritol, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the whipped cream over the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Note: This Keto Tres Leches Cake is a testament to the fact that you can enjoy the pleasures of a classic dessert while adhering to your low-carb lifestyle. Its delicate layers and luxurious creaminess make it a showstopper at any gathering.
Nutrition Facts (per slice):
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
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