Ingredients
Cake:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup Swerve Sweetener
4 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
Garnish:
2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
2 tbsp chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Cream butter and Swerve until light and fluffy.
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Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
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Beat egg yolks into butter mixture one at a time.
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Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
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Whisk almond flour, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
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Gently fold in egg whites.
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Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
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Bake 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
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For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sweetener and vanilla, then whip in heavy cream until fluffy.
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Spread frosting over cooled cake.
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Garnish with toasted coconut and pecans before serving.
Notes
Substitute other keto sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit as preferred.
Use dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Store cake covered in refrigerator up to 5 days; freeze unfrosted up to 2 months.
Fold egg whites gently to keep batter light.
Use unsweetened shredded coconut for keto compliance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Keto
- Diet: Gluten Free