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    Published: Mar 5, 2020 ·Updated: Sep 11, 2021 by Sabra · 3 Comments

    Strawberry Poke Cake | Low Carb, Gluten Free

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    A slice of strawberry poke cake topped with fresh sliced strawberries with text overlay

    This Low Carb Strawberry Poke Cake is the perfect gluten-free dessert! A delicious vanilla cake that is soaked in strawberry gelatin and then topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries - it's irresistible!

    A slice of strawberry poke cake topped with fresh sliced strawberries with text overlay

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    Strawberry shortcake is one of the summer's delicacies in my opinion. This cake has all the flavors of a typical strawberry shortcake, all while being keto-friendly and gluten-free!

    What you'll need:

    • Almond Flour
    • Vanilla Whey Protein Powder - I like to use About Time Protein, but you can use any that you like. If you don't have protein powder, simply substitute it with about ¼ cup of coconut flour or almond flour.
    • Salt and Baking Powder
    • Butter 
    • Cream Cheese
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Eggs
    • Low Carb Sweetener - I use confectioners swerve!
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Sugar-Free Strawberry Gelatin Mix
    • Fresh Strawberries
    • Xanthan Gum (optional)
    An overhead picture of strawberry cake topped with whipped cream and freshly sliced strawberries, with one bite taken.

    Why xanthan gum?

    Xanthan gum is a popular thickener for people on a keto or gluten free diet. It is made when sugar is fermented. It has no sugar itself and has zero net carbs.

    In addition to thickening, xanthan gum also serves as a stabilizer which is why I use it in this recipe. Adding a tiny bit of xanthan gum to the whipped cream prevents if from 'falling' and keeps it light and fluffy for days!

    You can read more about xanthan gum HERE!

    Tips for making this cake:

    The batter for this cake will be slightly thicker than a traditional cake batter. Make sure to get all the lumps out of the batter, but don't overmix.

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    The cake is finished baking when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake will still be soft, and due to the lack of gluten, it won't spring back up when you press on it as a traditional cake would.

    a two image collage showing a cake being saturated with gelatin.

    Be sure to pour the gelatin over the holes that you made with a fork. This helps to get the gelatin all the way to the bottom of the cake.

    Be sure to check out these other great recipes:

    • Keto Lemon Lush
    • Keto Peach Cobbler Cake
    • Low Carb Fruit Pizza
    • Keto Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
    • Keto Tres Leches
    • Low Carb Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    • Keto No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
    • Keto Banana Pudding

    Strawberry Poke Cake | Keto, Gluten Free

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    This Low Carb Strawberry Poke Cake is the perfect gluten-free dessert! A delicious vanilla cake that is soaked in strawberry gelatin and then topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries - it's irresistible!
    4.50 from 6 reviewers
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    Servings 12 slices
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Chilling Time: 3 hrs

    Equipment

    • Hand Mixer
    • 9x13" Baking Dish

    Ingredients
      

    For the cake:

    • 1 ⅔ cup Almond Flour
    • ⅓ cup Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 3 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter softened
    • 3 oz Cream Cheese softened
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¾ cup Low Carb Sweetener
    • 4 Eggs
    • ⅓ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 Small Box of Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin

    For whipped cream topping:

    • ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ cup Confectioners Sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon Xanthan Gum optional
    • 2 cup Strawberries sliced

    Instructions
     

    For the cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and prepare a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, whey protein, salt, and baking powder, stirring to combine. Set the mixture aside.
    • In a separate medium bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and sweetener. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
    • Add the eggs and whipping cream and beat again until well integrated.
    • Working in batches, add the dry ingredients in with the wet, mixing after each addition until you have a smooth, creamy batter.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Once the cake is finished baking, use a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
    • While the cake is still warm, make the gelatin by adding the mix to 1 cup hot of water and stirring to dissolve. Then add 1 cup of cold water, stirring to combine. sloly pour this liquid over the top of the cake, making sure it goes through the holes made by the fork. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until the gelatin is set.

    For the topping:

    • Combine all the heavy whipping cream, sweetener, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer beat until soft peaks form and the mixture has almost doubled in volume. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the top of the cream and continue beating for another minute or two until stiff peaks form.
    • Spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cake. Top with sliced fresh strawberries and enjoy!

    Notes

    Be sure to check out the post for recipe tips and ingredient substitutions! 

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece of cakeCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Stephanie says

      July 02, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      I just ate a piece of this cake before writing this review. Yum! I've made this cake multiple times. It is fantastic. My only modification is to add 2 tsp of vital wheat gluten to the dry mix. I think it just adds that extra bit of rise.

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    2. Anita Faulkner says

      September 07, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Does the nutrition information include the strawberries?

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      • Sabra says

        September 08, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Hi Anita! The nutrition info does include the strawberries. Hope that helps!

        Reply

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