Sugar-Free Vanilla Cake

 Description

This Sugar-Free Carnivore Vanilla Cake is a high-protein, low-carb dessert made without flour or sugar. Instead, it uses eggs, cream cheese, butter, and a sugar-free sweetener (like allulose, monk fruit, or stevia) to create a fluffy, custard-like cake with a mild vanilla flavor. It’s ideal for those following a carnivore, keto, or diabetic-friendly lifestyle, offering indulgence without breaking your diet.

 Ingredients

• 6 large eggs (room temperature)
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar substitute (allulose or monk fruit blend recommended)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra lift — can omit for strict carnivore)
• Pinch of salt

 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   • Set oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.
2. Blend Wet Ingredients
   • In a large bowl, beat eggs, softened cream cheese, melted butter, heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Baking Powder (Optional)
   • Stir in baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until combined.
4. Bake
   • Pour batter into prepared pan.
   • Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
5. Cool & Serve
   • Let cake cool fully before slicing (it firms up as it cools).

 Servings

• Makes 8 slices.

 Nutritional Information (per slice, approx.)

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 2g net
• Sugar: 0g

 Notes & Tips

• Use allulose for the best sugar-like taste (no cooling effect like erythritol).
• If you prefer a denser cheesecake-like texture, reduce eggs to 4.
• Add extra vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for deeper flavor.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices individually.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or sugar-free carnivore frosting (butter + cream cheese).

 Health Benefits

• Sugar-free → won’t spike blood sugar.
• Carnivore-approved → uses only animal-based ingredients (except optional sweetener).
• High-fat, high-protein → keeps you satiated.
• Keto-friendly → extremely low carb.

 Q & A

Q1: Can I make this without sweetener?
Yes! It will taste like a rich vanilla egg custard cake.

Q2: Can I make cupcakes instead of a cake?
Yes—bake in muffin tins for 18–20 minutes.

Q3: Can I add frosting?
Yes—blend softened cream cheese, butter, and sweetener for a sugar-free frosting.

Q4: Is baking powder allowed on strict carnivore?
Not strictly, but you can omit it and still get a good result.

Q5: Can I use only egg yolks?
Yes, using only yolks makes the cake richer and denser, like a flan.