Keto Baumkuchen
Indulge in the elegance of a classic German dessert with a low-carb twist—Keto Baumkuchen! This layered "tree cake" eschews traditional flour and sugar for almond flour, coconut flour, and erythritol, making it the perfect keto-friendly indulgence. Crafted with rich, creamy layers held together by whipped egg whites, butter, and cream cheese, each bite offers a light yet decadent texture. The unique baking technique involves building the cake layer by layer for a stunning, tree-ring-like appearance. Topped with a velvety coat of melted dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher), this Keto Baumkuchen is a showstopping centerpiece that's as delicious as it is visually striking. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat, this low-carb masterpiece is sure to delight both keto enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Almond flour
- 30 grams Coconut flour
- 100 grams Erythritol
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 6 large Egg yolks
- 6 large Egg whites
- 120 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 150 grams Dark chocolate (85% cacao or higher), melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and prepare a springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
In a bowl, sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Add the egg yolks, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Incorporate the softened cream cheese and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and beat until thoroughly combined.
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in batches until well incorporated and no white streaks remain.
Spoon a thin layer of the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing it out to cover the bottom.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the first layer for 5-6 minutes until golden and set.
Remove the pan from the oven and spread another thin layer of batter on top. Bake again for 5-6 minutes.
Repeat this layering and baking process until all the batter is used, ending with a golden layer.
Once all the layers are baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan slightly, about 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the cake from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave, ensuring it is smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the chocolate set before slicing and serving your Keto Baumkuchen.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 333.9 g | 428% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.9 g | 790% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1567 mg | 522% | |
| Sodium | 2478 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.0 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 741 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 1856 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
