Low-Carb Italian Cream Cake

Overview

Servings: 10–12 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 35–45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including cooling)
Diet: Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free

This Low-Carb Italian Cream Cake is rich, moist, and lightly sweet with a nutty coconut-pecan texture. It delivers the traditional flavor of the classic Southern favorite, all while being keto and diabetic-friendly.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Swerve sweetener (or monk fruit blend)
• 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
• ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

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