Matt nailed this recipe and even Paula Deen would be proud of this Keto Butter Cake! Maybe it’s not as traditionally obey gooey, but the low carb aspect and simple, buttery flavor makes up for that. This butter cake will be the new obsession of your household, guaranteed!
Feel Good About This Butter Cake
I can almost promise that you won’t take issue with the fact that this may not be the same exact butter cake you ate growing up, but I can also promise you that that cake did more harm to your body than the taste could make up for. We’ve done our best to replace this classic cake without the added negative side effects:
- No more long lasting spike in blood glucose and insulin!
- No more sluggish feeling/food coma!
- No more mental guilt for eating that second piece of high carb, high fat cake!
Now, if I can eat something that tastes just as good without all the above side effects, then I’m a happy girl.
For The Love Of Keto Cakes!
I used to be a lover of all cakes, carrot cake in particular, until I started keto. I found it hard to replace a good flour based cake, which is why we have been on a quest to create a lot of great low carb cake options. My personal favorite, this keto butter cake aside, has to be our protein cakes! They are light, guilt free, and super delicious. We also have lots of mug cakes, like our blueberry mug cake and pumpkin mug cake, and of course our simple bundt cake you can put your own flare on!
Ooey Gooey Keto Butter Cake
This cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or to pair alongside your morning or afternoon coffee. It’s versatile, always delicious (even right out of the fridge) and can be jazzed up with add-ons, such as berries and cream, or some glaze and chopped up nuts. This keto butter cake recipe is one those recipes you will have memorized soon enough and be turning to for every cake occasion!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Keto Butter Cake”
Keto Butter Cake
Ingredients:
Bottom Layer
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp beef gelatin (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Top Layer
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 drops liquid stevia
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8-inch spring form pan with coconut oil spray.
Bottom Layer
- Add the butter, vanilla extract and eggs into a large mixing bowl and combine using a hand mixer.
- Add the coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder and optionally the gelatin, and combine using a spatula.
- Set aside.
Top Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer.
- Add in the vanilla extract, erythritol, stevia and eggs, and combine with the hand mixer until smooth.
Cake
- Form the bottom layer (crust) into the bottom of the spring form pan using your hands.
- Pour the top layer on top of the crust layer and give it a few taps to release the air bubbles.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. It's ready to be taken out once the edges start to brown. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. Depending on the quality of your spring form pan, the butter may leak out of the bottom when baking. Place a cookie sheet on the rack below to catch the butter and avoid making a mess of your oven.
- Tip: Our preferred method of serving is after it has cooled for 2 hours bringing it to room temperature!
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
For the dairy free bakers I wonder if using the soft MoriNu Tofu you can buy in the little rectangular packets , is ultraheat treated, might work? I know its soy and hence kegume based but its. ot dairy!
Also wondering if you can buy or make coconut milk yogurta ddrain it to make it Greek yogurt style and use that instead of the cream cheese.
For those that may not have access to the Kite hIll cream cheese alternative.
Looking forward to trying this recipe as is for myself. But must invest in an 8 inch springform cake pan I think.
Do you think this will bake okay if I put them in cupcake molds instead? Trying to make it more portable for work lunches.
That could work, we haven’t tried it. Let us know if you do and how they turn out!
I have infected everyone at my work with the Keto Bug and was hoping to bring a single serve (cupcakes or mini loaf) for my FAVORITE boss’ last day- how did your cupcakes turn out?
What is the total carb count on this? I do strict Keto and count total carbs not net. Thanks!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Keto Butter Cake” Hope that helps!
20g for the whole cake
Can I use powdered monk fruit sweetener instead of erythritol
Yes
Growing up in st. Louis, I have had the original all my life and I have tried all kinds of substitutes. I will try this one but I am very skeptical because NONE of the others have even come close to tasting like the real thing. If you’ve never had the real thing then you would never taste any difference. And as far as the carbs and sugar content go, yes it’s a lot but one hopes that people have some common sense and not eat but a little piece. Excessive is not good in ANYTHING. So I do not feel guilty at all when I have a tiny piece of the real deal. Moderation no matter what.
I see that lots of people have asked about the beef gelatin and the response was it is optional, however, what is the purpose of the gelatin for the recipe? This may help those determine to use or not. Thanks
It makes the cake a little gooeyer… Helps the batter come together better.
Can I substitute Stevia for the erythritol? I am not good on that stuff. Thaanks
Yep! It may change the texture slightly!
No springform pan…impatient…using a tube pan…..?
Hi! I’m going to make this tonight my only dilemma is the smallest pan i have is a square brownie pan, 9×9 will this still work? Or should the cook time be different??
It should be fine, and the cook time may vary. Maybe start with 25 minutes and watch it to see when the edges turn a golden brown.
Can you use almond flour? That is what I have in the house.
Thanks!
You could try it, you will need more almond flour than coconut. The flours aren’t interchangeable one for one.
Can I use beef gelatin hydrolaze?
Yep should be fine.
Can you substitute Monk fruit drops?
Yep!
Do you think I can substitute Erythritol for powdered Erythritol for either the top layer OR bottom? I have enough right now for one. I’m dying to make it for our Anniversary today!
You can grind the erythritol using a blender or coffee grinder to make it powder
Can I substitute Monk fruit or Stevia for the erythitrol? Have you tried this?
It may change the consistency without the bulk from the erythritol. You can try it!
I am severely allergic to stevia, what would you suggest as a sub and how much. I would hate to under or over sweeten and waste ingredients. Thank you!
You can just use all erythritol or use monk fruit.
How much erythritol would equal the 50 drops of Stebia?
There are some really good sweetener conversion charts online if you want to do a quick search!
I’m allergic to Stevia, as well! Thank you for asking – exactly why I scanned comments before I asked myself!
Do I have to use a springform pan or can I just bake it with parchment paper in a rectangular pan? Thank you!
Any pan should work!
What’s the difference in the end result using beef gelatin vs not using it?
It makes the cake a little gooeyer… Helps the batter come together better.
What does the “beef gelatin” do for the recipe seeing that it is optional?
Can I use stevia instead of powdered sugar
You could, it may change the consistency slightly. Give it a go and let us know!
I love love love when I have all the ingredients on hand. My family just had pie and I didn’t eat any and really wanted something yummy! Can not wait for this to come out of the oven. Megha, can we tag you with photos on instagram? Thanks for all your wonderful, easy recipes!!
Yes of course. We love seeing your photos.