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You’ll Be Singing Happy Days Are Here Again When You Try One of These 10 Amazing Low Carb Cakes

Everybody loves cake. However, when you’re following a low carb way of living, you may think cake is off limits. You would be wrong. I’ve rounded up 10 low carb cake recipes, many made with almond flour, that will have you singing “Happy Days Are Here Again” because you can finally enjoy cake and not have to worry about it.

White mug with chocolate cake topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar, on a pink surface. Fork and tea strainer are nearby.
Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Keto Birthday Cake

A sliced layered cake topped with chopped pecans, revealing moist yellow sponge layers inside.
Photo credit: Wholesum Yum.

This Low Carb Vanilla Cake only has 8 ingredients and none of them are difficult to get. In fact, as a low-carb enthusiast, chances are you have them all right in your pantry already.
Get this recipe here.

Double Chocolate Keto Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate chips on top, placed on a white plate with a fork beside it.
Photo credit: Kimspired DIY.

This moist Double Chocolate Keto Cake uses a combination of almond flour and hazelnut flour, plus cocoa powder to make a delicious dessert that’s low carb.
Find this recipe here.

Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes

Three round pastries topped with grated coconut on a white plate, garnished with limes, next to green plastic bowls.
Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

You all remember the classic hit with the lyrics about how you put the lime in the coconut? Well, with these Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes, you might finally understand the elixir meaning behind those lyrics. This combo is so good. Even better: each cupcake has only about 9 g net carbs.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Close-up of a dessert topped with chocolate shavings. The smooth cream surface contrasts with the textured chocolate.
Photo credit: Keen for Keto.

OMG doesn’t this look divine? It’s a Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake that you make as mini cheesecakes.
Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Close-up of a dessert topped with sliced apples, pecans, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Speaking of cheesecake, here is a recipe for Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake that you make in the Instant Pot. That’s no joke.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

A slice of blueberry crumb cake with a golden-brown topping rests on a cooling rack.
Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This Blueberry Coffee Cake is one of the best baked goods I’ve ever made. It is melt-in-your-mouth good. I think it helps that it uses almond and coconut flour plus Greek yogurt for a lighter and higher moisture level. And it is low carb — for real.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake

Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake

A fork holds a bite of chocolate cake topped with powdered sugar, with a mug cake in the background.
Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Whenever I’m craving something sweet, my go-to fix is this Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake that you make in the microwave. Don’t know about mug cakes yet? Be prepared for me to blow your mind. They are the easiest desserts to make — ever.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake

Lime Coconut Keto Cupcakes

Five cupcakes with white frosting topped with green and white sprinkles on a black square plate.
Photo credit: Keto Cooking Christian.

This recipe for Coconut Lime Keto Cupcakes is another take on tropical-inspired cupcakes that are also low carb.
You can find the recipe here.

Sugar Free Banana Bread with Coconut Flour and Chocolate Chips

A slice of banana bread with chocolate chips on a white plate, with a fork taking a piece.
Sugar Free Banana Bread with Coconut Flour and Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This banana bread uses coconut flour, monk fruit sweetener and sugar-free chocolate chips. So, technically it is a gluten-free recipe as well as a sugar free one. Is it really cake? Well, that’s up to you to decide. But you’re still gonna want to try it.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Banana Bread with Coconut Flour and Chocolate Chips

Keto Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake

A slice of blueberry streusel cake topped with pecans and white icing on a square white plate, next to a fork and a sprig of fresh mint.
Photo credit: Officially Gluten Free.

This is a keto coffee cake recipe with blueberries and pecans. I love the addition of the pecans for a satisfying crunch.
Find the recipe here.