New Year’s Keto Cranberry and Orange Cake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    55 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 10 min

New Year’s Keto Cranberry and Orange Cake

If you’re looking for Keto New Year’s recipes to serve after a family dinner, then this low-carb cake recipe is perfect for you. This Keto-friendly cake is light, decadent, and oozing with a cranberry center. Every bite explodes with flavors of vanilla and orange, which pair perfectly with the cranberries. We guarantee you, this cranberry and orange cake is one of the best Keto desserts for New Year’s.

Is this cake gluten-free?

Don’t you love it when an amazing recipe is gluten-free? We do too. This Keto cranberry cake is prepared with almond flour and coconut flour, which are both naturally gluten-free. While this recipe is safe for people allergic to gluten, it isn’t safe for those allergic to dairy, nuts, or eggs.

Can you swap the cranberries for another berry?

Of course, you can. We are making this cake with cranberries because they are associated with the holidays. But you can replace them with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries—however, not all these berries pair well with the orange flavor. Raspberries and strawberries go well with the orange taste, but if you are going to use blueberries or blackberries, replace the orange zest and extract with lemon zest and extract.

How long will this Keto new year dessert last?

We can’t guarantee that this cake will make it to the New Year, but in case it does, you can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature. You can also freeze this cake for up to a month. Slice the cake, then wrap each piece individually with cling film or aluminum foil. To thaw, place it in the fridge overnight or on the countertop for a couple of hours.

Can you adapt this Keto coffee cake to a vegan diet?

To adapt this recipe to a vegan diet, you need to substitute a few ingredients. The first one is the butter. Fortunately, with the vegan lifestyle becoming more common, several dairy-free butter products are available in stores, but you can also use coconut oil. To substitute the eggs, you can use chia seeds or ground flax seeds mixed with water.

  • Net Carbs

    3.9 g

  • Fiber

    3.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    13.6 g

  • Protein

    6.3 g

  • Fats

    20.3 g

240 cals

New Year’s Keto Cranberry and Orange Cake

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Ingredients

  • Cranberries, fresh

    Cranberries, fresh

    1.5 cup

  • Erythritol Granulated

    Erythritol Granulated

    1 cup

  • Tap water

    Tap water

    4 tbsp

  • Baking Aids Xanthan Gum

    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum

    0.13 tsp

  • Almond flour

    Almond flour

    2.25 cup

  • Coconut flour

    Coconut flour

    0.25 cup

  • Baking powder

    Baking powder

    1 tbsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 tsp

  • Melted Butter

    Melted Butter

    0.5 cup

  • Almond milk

    Almond milk

    0.67 cup

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    3 medium

  • Orange Zest

    Orange Zest

    3 1 teaspoon

  • Orange Extract

    Orange Extract

    0.5 tsp

  • Vanilla extract

    Vanilla extract

    1 tsp

  • Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    0.5 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 7

1 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the cranberries, ¼ cup granulated erythritol, and 2 tbsp of water. Bring to a boil, then drop the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Take the cranberry sauce off the heat and whisk in the xanthan gum. Set the sauce aside to cool.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Preheat your oven to 350 F/ 180 C and line an 8” springform pan with parchment paper. To a large bowl, add the almond flour, coconut flour, ¾ cup granulated erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    To another bowl, add the melted butter, eggs, almond milk, orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk well, then pour it over the dry mixture. Whisk to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Pour 2/3 of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cranberry sauce over the batter. Add the remaining batter.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out dry. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cut it into 12 slices.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    To a small bowl, add the powdered sweetener and 2 tbsp water. Whisk until a smooth glaze forms. Set it aside.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    To serve, place a slice of cake on a plate. Drizzle with 2 tsp of glaze. Serve immediately.
    Step 7

Comments 2

  • Shhadora

    Shhadora 3 years ago

    Love this dessert cake! I was able to skip the Marie Calendars pie everyone had and enjoy this without feeling deprived! Just wondering how long this cake lasts without spoiling and should it be refrigerated to last longer?

    • LittleBoo

      LittleBoo 3 years ago

      Another really lovely looking cake in perfect time for the Holidays!