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Keto Butter Pecan Cake

Keto Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Allan
This Keto Butter Pecan Cake is rich, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans for the perfect low-carb dessert. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and completely sugar-free. Whether you enjoy it with coffee or as a decadent treat, it’s a must-try for any keto dessert lover!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Keto, Low Carb
Servings 110 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated keto sweetener
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans toasted
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sweetener: Beat softened butter and granulated keto sweetener until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Incorporate wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  • Fold in vanilla and pecans gently.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the butter pecan glaze: Melt butter in a pan, add chopped pecans and keto sweetener, and cook until golden.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.