Keto Poppy Seed Cake

In the ketogenic diet, avoiding flour (carbohydrates) is the main task. Fortunately, poppy seeds are fatty and fibrous, perfectly replacing grains. Since poppy seeds are heavy, the cake structure is maintained by egg white foam, creating a dense yet airy texture that doesn't spike blood sugar levels.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake tin (20-22 cm)
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Nuts
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Oven on: 180°C. Separate the eggs.

Tip: Basic step.
2

Whisk whites to stiff peaks with half the erythritol.

Tip: Stable foam is the framework.
3

Mix yolks with remaining erythritol, butter, lemon, vanilla, then poppy seeds and almonds.

Tip: This will be a thick paste.
4

Loosen paste with a little foam, then gently fold in the rest.

Tip: Don't break the foam!
5

Bake for 30 minutes.

Tip: Skewer test!

Recipe FAQ

Why does it feel cool when eating?
When erythritol (sugar alcohol) dissolves, it absorbs heat from its surroundings (endothermic reaction), causing the 'menthol-like' coolness.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Almond flour
  • 150 g Ground poppy seeds
  • 120 g Erythritol
  • 4 pcs Eggs
  • 80 g Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pcs Lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract