Description
A dense, buttery loaf that stays low on carbs thanks to almond flour and a sugar substitute. Easy to make, fridge-friendly, and perfect sliced for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups finely ground almond flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated keto sweetener (erythritol/monk-fruit blend)
- 3½ oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, brought to room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch loaf pan (or line it with parchment).
- Whisk the almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sweetener on high until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the room-temperature cream cheese and the vanilla; beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition so the batter becomes uniform.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain and the batter is even.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 30–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. (If the top browns too fast, tent with foil.)
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Makes & timing
- Loaf: bakes 30–40 minutes in an 8-inch pan.
- Cupcakes: divide into 12 liners and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Storage
- Refrigerate wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Freeze whole or sliced (well wrapped) for up to 3 weeks; thaw in the fridge.
- Notes & tips
- This recipe scales well — double it for larger pans (adjust baking time).
- Use finely milled almond flour for the best texture; coarser almond meal makes a heavier crumb.
- Room-temperature eggs, butter, and cream cheese produce a smoother batter and more even bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 9.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 74mg