Keto Better Than Boxed Vanilla Cake

25 ratings

If you miss boxed vanilla cake, here is the perfect replacement (not substitute because it is that good)! Soft, moist with a wonderful crumb this vanilla cake will be a hit for your next birthday or gathering. Feel free to top it with whipped cream and strawberries or frost it with your favorite keto frosting.

Net Carbs

4.2 g
Fiber

4.6 g
Total Carbs

26.9 g
Protein

10.5 g
Fats

34.1 g

379 cals

Quantity

Serving Size

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Create Shopping List

Almond Flour

3 cup
The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

1 cup
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

¼ tsp
Butter

½ cup
Raw Egg

2 large
Vanilla Extract

2 teaspoon
Almond Milk

½ cup
Baking Powder

2 teaspoon

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 F. Prepare a 8” round cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray Combine the dry ingredients together (almond flour, 1 cup Swerve, baking powder and kosher salt).
Step 2

Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Add this to the dry ingredients along with the vanilla extract and the eggs. Mix slightly.
Step 3

Heat the almond milk in a heatproof container until hot. Add to the batter and mix well to combine.
Step 4

Pour cake batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 35 minutes until cake is puffed and cooked through. You can insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean it is done. It is hard to overbake this cake. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before unmolding. To unmold, run a paring knife around the edges, place a plate on top of the cake pan and flip it to remove it.

Explore More Recipes

View All Recipes

Comments 23

UpbeatRadish125299 3 years ago

Comparing it to a box cake was a stretch. Next time I’ll add coconut flour and less almond flour, and add less Bocha Sweet…a cup was too sweet for me. Made 12 muffins.

1
Sd 3 years ago

Light and fluffy. I split the batter in 2 cake rounds cooking it about 25 min ish tell toothpick came out clean. Very moist then because I didn’t have frosting used keto chocolate pudding but with heavy cream instead of almond milk. Put in middle and on top. Kind of made a truffle type cake. But do let cool cake completely as mine split as still warm before removing from pans.

1
IneffableKale970688 4 years ago

I wouldn’t describe this as anything like a boxed white cake, it was way denser but still very good and satisfying. Probably drop a few minutes off the bake time next time.

1
jluna89 4 years ago

So so...took 45 minutes to cook and came out crumby. Used monk fruit instead and it turned out too sweet for me.

0
hobe78 4 years ago

I wish I could add how much vanilla that I added to this recipe in Carb Manager. I double the amount of vanilla. My first attempt cake was dry and tasteless.

0
RousingAvocado953229 4 years ago

I think I did something wrong lol this was not a batter. I added rum extract to it I think if I only had vanilla it would have tasted gross but it wasn’t bad for a Cake fix although it was NOT a batter for me topped with cheesecake fluff

0
Luanne 4 years ago

Really good! First time using Swerve, I will cut back in the frosting next time. This was a test run for a birthday girl who is doing fantastic in a keto lifestyle, my daughter. We are both having great success and are excited to discover recipes like this delicious cake!

19
Anonymous 5 years ago

This was really good. Wasn't sure if I would like it plain but I did. I wanted to try and add a topping but didn't have anything so I had to be creative. I added some sugar free maple syrup. It was Soo good. Highly recommend

5
KJ 5 years ago

Made these as cupcakes (no frosting) and they are delicious (especially warm). Made small ones for portion control - 18, which makes macros really hard. Next time, I'll make 16 and allow myself 2. So I can count them as 1 slice of cake and log macros easily. Also, my non keto boyfriend enjoyed them; are 4 of them before I had even tried them and said they were really good in surprise. Lol.

7
LisaP 5 years ago

I made this just now and WOW! Topped with a tablespoon of vanilla cheesecake fluff and homemade sugar free blueberry-strawberry jam (made with stevia and lemon juice) and I am one extremely happy camper! Texture is more like a crumb cake but hey, I’m all about the cake!

4
454cazull 5 years ago

Use coconut flour or get the ultra fine ground almond flour if u don't like the texture or taste of regular almond flour

8
Sonjahaleigh 5 years ago

It does not taste better than boxed lol, it tastes like almond flour and has a weird texture like all almond flour baked goods. Feeling pretty bummed actually.

2
Tphillips02002 5 years ago

Would this taste ok with a butter cream Keto frosting?

0
- Luanne 4 years ago
  
  Just made with keto buttercreme! Delicious!!
  
  2
Bev 5 years ago

Just had this for lunch with strawberries, blueberries and cool whip. It went very well using it as a shortcake.

4
Traci 5 years ago

Made this last night. Served it to non-keto guests with a tablespoon of home-made whipped cream and a sliced strawberry. It presented lovely and tasted wonderful. It even passed the test of the 10 year old boy (never made a sound while he devoured his slice). And the portion isn’t a tiny sliver of cake but a real slice so you don’t feel deprived. I would say this recipe is a keeper!!

3
Jessica 5 years ago

Consistency is a little different than a regular cake, but it tastes great and satisfies the sweet tooth. Put a little sugar free strawberry preserves on top with some whip cream....Amazing!

1
Dedee351 6 years ago

I threw some Lily's dark chocolate chips on top before putting it in the oven. It was amazing and I even had two slices :) Wondering why the people posting do not understand net carbs and say this is to many. Just wondering how long they have been doing Keto/Low Carb? SMH

1
TAMMY 6 years ago

Great cake....Made it twice! Used coconut milk insted of Almond and worked great. And used almond extract instead of vanilla. Loved it! Dab a bit of whipped cream for topping and its stellar for us!

2
hazami5 6 years ago

Can the swerve be substituted? If so, with what and how much? I dont like swerve.

0
- KJ 5 years ago
  
  I used lakanto monkfruit and still liked it and so did my non keto boyfriend who does not like the aftertaste of swerve
  
  0
- Cherylcmc 6 years ago
  
  Sukrin makes a great powdered sugar. It’s a combo of erythritol and stevia, so no aftertaste!
  
  0
- Natzclemente 6 years ago
  
  Erythritol by lakanto?
  
  0

Keto Better Than Boxed Vanilla Cake

Ingredients

Recipe Steps

Explore More Recipes

Comments 23