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Keto Gluten-Free King Cake with Cinnamon Almond Flour and Festive Icing Recipe

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This Keto and Gluten-Free King Cake offers all the rich, festive flavors of the traditional Mardi Gras treat without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Made with almond flour, erythritol, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and layered with a cinnamon butter mixture for a delightful swirl. Decorated with vibrant colored sugary topping, it embodies celebration and indulgence while remaining low in carbohydrates and free of gluten.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 5 Large Eggs (separated)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 6 tbsp melted butter (divided)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp erythritol (divided)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon (divided)

Cinnamon Butter Filling

  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp confectioners erythritol (or powdered erythritol)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tsp granular erythritol (divided)

Colored Sugar Decoration

  • 2 tsp erythritol (for each color, total 6 tsp)
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 drops green food coloring
  • 1 drop red food coloring
  • 1 drop blue food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a Bundt pan to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
  2. Beat Egg Whites: Separate the eggs into two large bowls. Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and use an electric mixer to beat until soft peaks form. Set aside carefully to maintain volume.
  3. Mix Egg Yolk Base: In the bowl with egg yolks, mix in 3 tablespoons of melted butter, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons erythritol until well combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and almond flour until you achieve a smooth, uniform batter.
  4. Fold Egg Whites Into Batter: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture with a spatula, maintaining airiness and creating an even batter.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup erythritol for the filling mixture.
  6. Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Spread the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over this layer, then cover with the remaining batter, ensuring the edges of the pan are fully covered to seal in the filling.
  7. Create Swirls: Use a butter knife vertically to gently swirl through the layers without blending them together. If desired, insert a small baby figurine for tradition by pushing it down just until covered by batter.
  8. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely in the pan before removing.
  9. Make the Icing: While the cake cools, whisk together softened cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, erythritol, and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream until smooth and creamy. Add an extra tablespoon of cream if the frosting is too thick.
  10. Prepare Colored Sugar Toppings: Divide 6 teaspoons of granular erythritol into three small bowls. Color each with 2 drops of yellow, green, or a mix of 1 drop blue and 1 drop red food coloring to make purple sugar.
  11. Decorate the Cake: Once cooled and removed from the pan, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on the cake surface and sprinkle with the colored erythritol sugar to finish with a festive look.

Notes

  • For the best texture, gently fold egg whites to preserve airiness and avoid overmixing.
  • If you do not have confectioners erythritol, you can pulse granular erythritol in a food processor until it reaches a powdered consistency.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before removing from the pan to prevent it from breaking.
  • For an authentic King Cake tradition, hide a small baby figurine inside before baking but warn guests when serving to avoid choking hazards.
  • You can adjust the amount of erythritol in the icing to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet frosting.

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