Description
This Keto Strawberry Mousse Cake will make all of your spring dessert dreams come true! Low carb and gluten free.
Ingredients
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For the strawberry cake:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated erythritol sweetener
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 cup coconut flour
- pinch salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, pureed (yields about 1/2 cup puree)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 3 – 4 drops red food coloring (optional)
For the strawberry mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grass-fed gelatin (I used Great Lakes)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened to room temp
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries
- 1/4 cup strawberries, chopped
Instructions
For the strawberry cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper rounds for best results.
- Combine all of the cake ingredients in a large blender.
- Blend until mostly smooth. Batter will be thick and may require scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula for complete mixing.
- Divide the batter between the two cake pans and spread smooth.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes.
- Carefully turn cakes out onto a wire rack and cool an additional hour before frosting.
For the strawberry mousse:
- Combine the heavy whipping cream, erythritol, vanilla, food coloring (if using) and gelatin in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat well with a whisk or mixer, until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold in the softened mascarpone cheese, strawberry puree, and chopped strawberries until well blended.
To assemble:
- Place a cake layer upside down on a serving platter or cake plate.
- Spoon 1/2 the strawberry mousse onto the top and spread to the edges.
- Top with the 2nd cake layer and press down slightly.
- Spoon the remaining strawberry mousse onto the top and spread to the edges.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Approximate net carbs per serving = 5g.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: keto cake recipes
- Method: baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16th cake
- Calories: 422
- Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
Keywords: cake, strawberries, celebrations, layer cakes, mousse, desserts, keto, Atkins, low carb, gluten free