Keto Strawberry Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cake

This delightful cake combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cream cheese with the refreshing sweetness of strawberries, all while keeping it keto-friendly.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened (ensure it's full-fat for creaminess)
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup of honey (consider adjusting to taste based on sweetness preference)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
5. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy release.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Profile:

This cake is beautifully balanced with the nutty flavor of peanut butter, the creamy texture of cream cheese, and the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh strawberries. It has a moist, tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness.

Keto-Friendly Explanation:

This cake leverages almond flour to provide healthy fats and low carbohydrates, making it ideal for a keto diet. The use of cream cheese adds richness while keeping the carb count low, and the natural sweetener, honey, is used sparingly to maintain the dessert's keto integrity.

Enjoy your baking, and savor each delicious bite of this keto treat! If you need any alterations or have questions along the way, feel free to ask.