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Sure, here’s a recipe for a Keto Butter Pecan Cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or sweetener of choice
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting over the top.
- Garnish with chopped pecans.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 8g
Please note that these nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.