Description
Indulge in a guilt-free delight with this Keto Strawberry Shortcake, perfect for summer celebrations or any occasion. This light and fluffy dessert features layers of almond flour cake, fresh strawberries, and rich whipped cream, all while being low in carbs. Each bite provides a harmonious blend of sweetness and texture that will impress anyone at your table. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, you can customize this treat to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the freshness of strawberries coupled with the richness of cream, making it an ideal dessert for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon monkfruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 6-inch cake pans with greased parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix sliced strawberries with monkfruit sweetener and lemon zest; set aside.
- In a small bowl, sift together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whip eggs and egg white until foamy; gradually add monkfruit sweetener and beat until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in dry ingredients, heavy whipping cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans; bake for 12-15 minutes (or 20-25 minutes for one larger cake). Cool on a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg