Sure, here’s a recipe for a mini keto Ding Dong cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate glaze:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake pan (about 6 inches in diameter) or use silicone molds.
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan or silicone molds. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cool, cut it into two layers using a sharp knife.
- Spread the whipped cream filling onto one layer of the cake and place the second layer on top to create a sandwich.
- To make the chocolate glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it’s warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to allow the filling and glaze to set.
- Once the cake is set, slice and enjoy your mini keto Ding Dong cake!
Remember, this is a keto-friendly version of a Ding Dong cake, so it’s lower in carbs and sugar compared to the traditional recipe. Enjoy in moderation as part of your keto diet.
