Peanut Butter Poke Cake

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This Keto Peanut Butter Poke Cake will satisfy the sweet craving without the addition of additional carbs. This poke cake is made with a combination of a chocolate cake base that is filled with a creamy, keto-friendly peanut butter filling. This Keto Peanut Butter Poke Cake is decorated with a layer of chocolate ganache that creates the flavor of an original peanut butter in a spoonable form. These poke cakes are dense and flavorful, which is good for individuals who are on the keto diet. It’s tasty and diabetic-friendly since it contains almond flour, peanut butter, and other keto-friendly ingredients. These poke cakes are perfect for weekly meal prep, parties, and holidays because they’re simple to prepare in advance, and they are also storage-friendly. We can have these poke cakes without any guilt, whether you are following the keto diet or not.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: Thirty to thirty-five mins
  • Total time: Fifty minutes.
  • Serving size: 1 square
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb
  • Serving: 12

EQUIPMENT:

  • Pan
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Skewer

INGREDIENTS:

TO MAKE THE CAKE:

  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup Erythritol
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE FILING:

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE GNACHE:

  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • We can use finely blanched almond flour for the greatest texture; cake made with almond meal will be grainier.

COCONUT FLOUR:

  • A tiny quantity of coconut flour balances the density of almond flour and aids in moisture absorption.

COCOA POWDER:

  • We utilize the cocoa powder of premium to have the strong chocolate flavor in this poke cake. We can utilize both Natural and Dutch cocoa powder, which gives similar results.

SWEETENER:

  • You have to utilize the keto-friendly sweeteners to make these cakes. We have to use the powder sweetener to make the smooth filing.

PEANUT BUTTER:

  • We have to buy the keto-friendly and natural peanut butter that has just peanuts and it is devoid of added oil and sugars

HEAVY CREAM:

  • We can use the heavy cream to add richness to the ganache and filling. We can also use the coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.

KETO CHOCOLATE CHIIPS:

  • We have to use the keto-friendly chocolate chips that are sweetened with Erythritol or stevia; we can use Lily’s or Choc Zero chocolate chips.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • We have to use the pure vanilla that improves the flavor profile.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

  1. Turn the oven on to 350°F.
  2. We can grease a 9 x 13″ pan.
  3. Take a bowl and include the banking powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and coconut flour.
  4. Mix all the components with the whisk.
  5. Take a separate bowl and add the wet ingredients like eggs, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla & almond milk in a separate bowl.
  6. Then we can combine all the components till the batter get evenly mix.
  7. Then we can fill the pan with batter.
  8. We can bake the cakes for 30 to 35 minutes and check them with a toothpick to ensure that they are properly baked.
  9. Then we can cool down these cakes for ten minutes.
  10. We can make holes all over the cake by using a spoon handle or a skewer.
  11. Then we can smoothly mix the peanut butter filling and pour it into the poked cakes.
  12. We can evenly cover the cake with the mixture and wait for the filing to get soak in the cracks properly.
  13. Then we can give it ten minutes to soak the peanut butter filling.
  14. We can melt chocolate chips with cream to make the chocolate ganache.
  15. Then we can stir the ganache till it gets smooth and pour it on top of the cakes.
  16. We can refrigerate these cakes for at least one hour before serving.

TIPS:

  • We can let the cake cool sufficiently to prevent it from crumbling before poking.
  • You can drizzle with more peanut butter or sprinkle with chopped keto peanut butter for an added peanut butter flavor.
  • We can alter the sweetness to suit the taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You could preserve this peanut butter poke cake in an airtight box and store these cakes for 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can wrap these peanut butter poke cakes in plastic wrap and store them for 2 months.

FAQs:

Are these peanut butter poke cakes keto?

  • These peanut butter poke cakes are made with all the low-carb ingredients, and they are perfectly keto, and they just contain 3g net carbs and 3g fiber is present in single cake serving.

Can I make the peanut butter filling with the peanut butter powder?

  • We can make the filing with the peanut butter powder and add the water and cream to make a thick and pourable consistency.

Are these peanut butter poke cakes diabetic-friendly?

  • Yes, these peanut butter poke cakes are diabetic-friendly because it is low in carbs, and they are also sugar-free, but you can ask your doctor before consuming them.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 kcal
Total Carbs: 9g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 28g
Sodium: 160mg
Potassium: 210mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Calcium: 60mg
Vitamin A: 220 IU