Low Carb Coconut Strawberry Cake

Low Carb Coconut Strawberry Cake

This decadent strawberry coconut cake is a sure crowd-pleaser! Subtle tones of coconut and vanilla pair wonderfully with the strawberries studding this moist cake. Top it off with a sugar-free cream cheese icing, and even your sugar addicted friends may find themselves converting to the low carb diet after tasting this! 

I know, I know, you are wondering if this is a good thing. The more people eating your low carb desserts, the less you get to enjoy. But shouldn’t we want our friends to enjoy the best life they can?

Sometimes after eating low carb desserts such as this strawberry coconut cake I feel bad for all the people out there who are addicted to sugar. Sweet sugar coated lies have convinced so many that they deserve to have a sweet treat and there are many in the fitness world convinced you have to have lots of carbs in order to have the energy necessary to make gains.

They use these excuses to justify having a sugary treat,  but no matter the excuse there’s typically a little bit of guilt associated with every sweet bite. 

Many will tell you that sugar doesn’t affect them. While there are some people that don’t have sugar issues because they have always eaten it in moderation, the average American will find sugar does affect them more than they realize. 

I was one of those people, but when my headaches started coming more often and more often I finally decided to do something about it. I quit eating all sugars and carbs and found the lethargic feeling I thought was normal was not. I found myself with more energy, my head felt clearer, and I began making more gains in my weight lifting.

That wasn’t the best part though. As I ate a low carb dessert, I realized I didn’t feel guilty while eating it! While yes, you can have too much of a good thing and perhaps you shouldn’t eat the whole pan of cake if you are watching your calorie intake, it won’t do near the amount of damage one slice of sugar filled cake would! 😉

However,  if you worked out hard and are severely short on calories go ahead and eat the whole thing. I dare you. You might be surprised and find because of the Jocko Mölk in the cake you’ll be able to crush that 800 pound squat you’ve been trying for.

Disclaimer – If you are cutting corners and buying cheap, subpar protein powder don’t expect to squat more than 150 😉 

Ingredient List

2 Cups Almond Flour

1/2 Cup Vanilla Mölk

1/2 Cup Monkfruit/Erythritol Blend

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

3 Large Eggs

1/4 Cup Butter (melted)

1/4 Cup Heavy Cream

1/4 Cup Almond Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Cup Diced Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

2/3 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

 

Topping

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

3 Tablespoons Monkfruit/ Allulose Blend

 

Frosting

1 Ounce Cream Cheese (room temperature)

3 Tablespoons Powdered Erythritol

3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

 

How to Make Low Carb Coconut Strawberry Cake

Those of who you have baked before know the drill. 🙂  Begin by preheating your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and grease a nine-inch square pan with either an avocado oil or olive oil nonstick spray.

In a large mixing bowl combine the almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Mix together until well combined.

Next, add the eggs, melted butter, cream, almond milk, and vanilla. Whisk together until evenly combined and you have a smooth cake batter.

Fold in the diced strawberries and coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Once mixed pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.