Description
This Keto Gingerbread Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a moist, dense holiday treat rich with warm spices and the creamy texture of a classic pound cake—all while staying low in carbs. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter days.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown-style keto sweetener
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered keto sweetener, for garnish
- Sugar-free caramel sauce, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 10 to 12 cup bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add brown-style keto sweetener and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Add almond flour, spices, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sweetener or drizzle with sugar-free caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts or sugar-free crystallized ginger for texture.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter for a dairy-free version.
- Sunflower seed flour can be used for a nut-free alternative.
- Can also be baked in loaf pans; adjust baking time as needed.
- Great served with whipped cream or sugar-free caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
