Sugar Free Low Carb Espresso Coffee Cake
Servings 10 slices
Calories 201kcal
Ingredients
Cake:
- 4 large eggs separated into whites and yolks
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 ounces Allulose, liquid
- 2 tablespoons Swerve confectioners
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder mixed with 1 ounce hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Butter Crumb:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 8 tablespoons butter cold, diced
Optional Espresso Glaze
- 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners
- 1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder
- 4 tablespoons water
- pinch salt
Instructions
Coffee Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place parchment into a 7 by 3 loaf pan.
- Place the egg whites and cream of tartar into your stand mixer bowl and add the whisk attachment. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the Allulose, Swerve and butter together until they’re creamy.
- Gently mix in the egg yolks.
- Add coconut flour, instant espresso, baking soda, cinnamon and salt to the mixture. Beat until combined.
- Fold the egg whites into the batter very gently, working in batches. Set aside.
Butter Crumb
- Place the butter crumb ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbs form or small bowl and use a fork through to mix together until it resembles large crumbs.
- Spoon half of the batter into the loaf pan and scatter half of the butter crumb on top.
- Spread the remaining batter over the top and smooth the top down. Scatter the rest of the butter crumb on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until toothpick in center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Optional Espresso Glaze
- Whisk the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. When ready to serve, drizzle over the coffee cake.
Storage
- Store, wrapped in parchment or an airtight container, for up to five days. Cake will soften over time but can be lightly toasted to freshen. Can be sliced, wrapped and frozen.
Notes
Net Carbs 3g
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg