Low Carb Keto Strawberry Birthday Poke Cake Recipe

The Keto diet can sometimes get boring without something to curb that “sweet tooth”.   But, I have the perfect sweet treat for you!   This Keto low carb cake is perfect for those individuals that are on a keto low carb diet, sugar free diet, or gluten free diet.  “Low Carb Keto Strawberry Birthday Poke Cake Recipe”

I created this cake for my Pastor, who is a diabetic.  We were having a fellowship at our church one Sunday evening and it was his birthday.  So, in the past I have made keto low carb cake recipes from scratch, but this particular time I was at the supermarket looking for sugar free cake mixes.  I came across these keto cake mixes that were made with almond flour and coconut flour, so I thought that I would give one a try.

I picked out a keto vanilla cake mix (which made yellow cakes) and knowing sometimes that they are dry I grabbed a sugar free strawberry jello.  I had made regular sugar poke cakes in the past and I thought that the strawberry jello would moisten the cake and give it a delicious flavor.  Then, I could add some sugar free Cool Whip on top and either sprinkles or pecans.

Let’s just say that the cake disappeared quickly! LOL. I don’t believe anyone knew that it was a keto cake made from almond and coconut flours! The sugar free strawberry jello hid those flavors and moisten the cake. YUMMY!

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Try eating this cake frozen, it is so much better! It’s like a KETO ICE CREAM CAKE!

What is in a keto cake recipe made from scratch?

This is not a difficult cake to make or you can buy the keto box cake mix.  There are a few keto basic ingredients, but it is worth the effort to have such delicious low carb desserts.

• almond meal flour
• coconut flour
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pyure sweetener or sugar substitute sweetener of your choice, for example: powdered erythritol or Lakanto classic monk fruit sweetener
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• coconut oil
• vanilla extract
• whole eggs
• water

Keto Q&A

What kind of cake can be made keto?  keto vanilla cake, keto mug cake, keto chocolate mug cake, keto vanilla pound cake, keto cream cheese pound cake, keto spice cake and keto lemon cake

Is cake keto-friendly?  Not unless the cake is made with a sugar substitute and almond flour or coconut flour.  No all purpose flour or wheat flour can be used for a cake to be keto friendly.  

Are cookies keto? Not unless they have no sugar and no flour in them.  Here are some easy keto dessert recipes:  Keto chocolate chip cookies, Keto white chocolate chip cookies

What sweets can I eat on keto?  A keto dessert that is made with a sugar substitute:  Keto Peanut butter balls

Are brownies keto friendly?  No, not unless they are made without sugar and flour.  Keto brownies will have a sugar substitute and almond or coconut flour in the ingredients.  

Are lemon cookies keto friendly?  No, not unless they are made without sugar and flour.  Here is a keto recipe:  Keto Lemon Shortbread Cookies – these keto cookies have lemon extract has the main ingredient which give the cookies bright lemon flavors.  

Are keto desserts OK for diabetics?  Yes, keto desserts are perfect for diabetics, because there is no added sugar or g net carbs from regular flour.  Plus, keto recipes have healthy fats in the ingredients.  

What sugar to avoid on keto?  On the keto diet you will need to avoid simple sugars, syrups and honey to name a few.  

What special occasion can I serve cake?

• This is an easy keto birthday cake recipe
• Wedding or wedding shower
• Baby shower
• Holidays:  Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day

How do I make a keto low carb strawberry birthday poke cake? (scroll down for recipe card)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the keto cake mix as directed by the instructions.  Remember to spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or add a sheet of parchment paper to the cake pan or cake pans before pouring in the cake batter
3. Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
4. Let cake cool
5. Set out the Cool whip at room temperature
6. Take a straw and poke holes into the whole cake
7. Prepare the sugar free strawberry jello as directed
8. Pour the liquid jello into the holes of the cake
9. Spread the sugar free cool whip on the cake
10. Add either sugar free sprinkles or chopped pecans to the top of the cool whip
11. Cut cake and enjoy
12. Tip: refrigerate the cake before serving.

This delicious keto cake recipe is great also for diabetics and individuals who are on gluten-free diets.  The cake flavor is amazing and almost tastes just like a regular cake or traditional cake.    

How to store leftover cake?

This low-carb cake is a very moist cake, however it will need to be refrigerated.  Place leftover cake into an airtight container and place into the refrigerator for up to 5 days or into the freezer for up to 3 months.  

This has to be one of my favorite keto dessert recipes and I have created many, lol.  I believe it is the best cake, because of the sugar free strawberry jello poured in the baked cake. The taste is amazing and y’all should definitely give it a try!

Try some of best keto cake recipes and cheesecake recipes!

Keto Chocolate Cake Muffins (keto chocolate cake recipe with a buttercream frosting)

Keto Turtle Cheesecake

EasyKeto Coconut Pie

Keto Peanut Butter Pie Cupcakes

“Low Carb Keto Strawberry Birthday Poke Cake Recipe”