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Mardi Gras King Cake | Keto, Gluten Free

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
This festive Mardi Gras King Cake is a delicious keto and gluten-free treat, perfect for celebrating with friends and family.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 5 Large Eggs separated
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 6 tbsp melted butter (divided)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Erythritol (divided)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon (divided)
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2-3 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp confectioners erythritol (or pulse granular erythritol)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 tsp granular erythritol (divided)
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 drops green food coloring
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring
  • 1 drop blue food coloring

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a Bundt pan.
  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; set aside.
  • Mix egg yolks with butter, vanilla, cream cheese, erythritol, cinnamon, baking powder, and almond flour.
  • Fold in egg whites to create a uniform batter, then layer in the prepared pan with cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden; cool before removing from pan.
  • Prepare icing and colored sugar, then frost the cake and decorate.

Notes

For a fun twist, hide a small figurine in the cake before baking!
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: King Cake