This keto cinnamon cake is moist, buttery, and packed with cinnamon flavor. A sweet cinnamon swirl runs through the center of the cake, while a sugar-free cream cheese glaze gives it all the flavor of a cinnamon roll without the traditional sugar and high carb count.
Made with a combination of finely milled almond flour and coconut flour, this low-carb cinnamon cake has a tender crumb while remaining completely gluten-free.
I bake it in a Bundt pan, which turns a simple cinnamon cake into a beautiful dessert that is perfect for brunch, holidays, family gatherings, or whenever you want something special with your morning coffee.
At only 3.6 grams of net carbs per serving, it is a delicious way to enjoy those classic cinnamon roll flavors while keeping your carbs in check.
I have quite a number of keto cakes that you should also check out. If you are missing cake while doing keto.
Why You Will Love This Keto Cinnamon Cake
There are a lot of reasons you will want to maker this easy keto cinnamon roll cake.
- Moist, buttery cake with a tender crumb
- Sweet cinnamon swirl baked right through the center
- Creamy sugar-free cream cheese glaze
- Made with almond flour and coconut flour, for best texture
- Gluten-free, sugar-free, and low in carbs
- Only 3.6 grams of net carbs per serving
- Beautiful enough for holidays and special occasions
- Delicious for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat
Why This Is Also A Keto Cinnamon Roll Cake
If you love the flavors of my keto cinnamon rolls but want something a little easier to make, this cake is a great option. Instead of shaping individual rolls, everything is baked in a Bundt pan, giving you the same delicious combination of cinnamon, sugar-free sweetener, buttery cake, and cream cheese icing with much less effort.
The cinnamon mixture is layered between the cake batter before baking, creating a cinnamon swirl through the middle of every slice.
Once the cake has completely cooled, the sugar-free cream cheese icing goes over the top for the finishing touch.
Ingredients Needed For Keto Cinnamon Cake
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The following are the ingredients you'll need; note that the full printable recipe is at the bottom of the post.
- Finely milled almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Granulated sugar-substitute
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Vanilla extract
- Full-fat cream cheese softened
- Egg, room temperature
- Heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
- Ground cinnamon powder
- Confectioner's sugar substitute
- Chopped pecans, optional
I prefer using a good-quality ground cinnamon, such as Saigon cinnamon, because cinnamon is the star flavor in this cake.
Be sure to use finely milled almond flour rather than almond meal for the best cake texture.
How To Make Keto Cinnamon Roll Cake
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and generously buttering a 12-cup Bundt pan. Taking the time to grease every crevice of the pan will make it much easier to release the cake after baking.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar substitute with the ground cinnamon. This will become the cinnamon swirl in the center of the cake.
Measure and sift the almond flour, then combine it with the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients on low speed. Fold in the heavy cream last.
Do not be concerned if the batter seems thick. Keto cake batter made with almond and coconut flour is considerably thicker than traditional cake batter.
Spread half of the batter into your prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter, then carefully add the remaining cake batter.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean but the cake is still moist.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate.
Once completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese icing over the cake and top with chopped pecans if desired.
Tips For The Best Keto Cinnamon Cake
Use room-temperature ingredients. Softened butter and cream cheese combine much more easily, while room-temperature eggs and heavy cream help create a smoother batter.
Sift the almond flour. Do not skip this step. Breaking up any lumps in the almond flour helps give the cake a more even, tender crumb.
Expect a thick batter. This cake batter should be thick. The combination of almond flour and coconut flour absorbs much more liquid than traditional wheat flour.
Grease the Bundt pan generously. Pay special attention to all the grooves in the pan so that the cake releases cleanly.
Do not overbake the cake. Begin checking it around the 40-minute mark. You want a toothpick to come out clean while the cake remains moist.
Allow the cake to cool before icing. If the cake is still warm, the cream cheese glaze will melt rather than sit beautifully on top.
Do not invert it immediately. Letting the cake rest in the pan for about 10 minutes gives it time to set before you turn it out onto your serving plate.
Sugar- Substitute Options
For the cake and cinnamon swirl, use a granulated sugar substitute that measures similarly to sugar.
For the cream cheese icing, be sure to use a powdered or confectioner's-style sugar substitute. A granulated sweetener will not dissolve as smoothly and can leave the icing gritty.
Because keto sweeteners vary considerably in sweetness, always check the manufacturer's conversion recommendations if you are replacing the sweetener listed in the recipe.
More Cinnamon-Based Recipes To Try
If you're a fan of recipes that prominently feature cinnamon flavor, the following are some of our favorites.
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Keto Cinnamon Cake (Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake)
This keto cinnamon cake is a moist, buttery low-carb Bundt cake featuring a sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy sugar-free cream cheese glaze. With all the flavors of a cinnamon roll baked into an easy gluten-free cake, it is perfect for brunch, dessert, holidays, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Keto Cinnamon Cake
- 2 ½ cups finely milled almond flour, measured and sifted
- 1 cup coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup softened unsalted butter, plus two tablespoons to grease the pan
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar substitute
- 8 ounces full fat cream cheese, softened
- 5 eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- ½ cup of chopped pecans (optional topping)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
Cinnamon Swirl
- 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar substitute
Keto Cream Cheese Icing
- ¾ cup of confectioners sugar substitute
- 4-5 tablespoons of heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
- 2 ounces of full-fat cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter
Instructions
Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl combine the granulated sugar-substitute and cinnamon powder. Set aside
Keto Cinnamon Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then using softened butter liberally butter the 12-cup bundt pan.
- Measure and sift the almond flour and set aside. Don't skip this step as it helps produces the best cake texture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Then add the sifted almond flour to the bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer cream the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Beat until fully combined and light and fluffy.
- Next, add the eggs one at a time being sure to combine well after each addition. and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix well with your electric mixer set to low.
- Lastly, fold in the heavy cream.
- Add half the batter to the prepared bundt pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on the surface of the cake.
- Next, add the remainder of the batter to the pan.
- Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean but is still moist.
- Cool for 10 minutes on a baking rack and then invert onto a serving plate.
- Add the cream cheese icing once the cake is fully cooled. If adding the chopped pecans sprinkle them over the surface of the cake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 weeks.
Keto Cream Cheese Icing
- In a medium-sized bowl using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and confectioner's sugar substitute. Mix until well combined.
- Next, add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time and beat until smooth. If the icing is too thick simply add more heavy cream one tablespoon at a time.
Notes
Using a well-greased bundt pan is important to make sure the cake releases well from the pan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 19.3gSaturated Fat: 8.7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 115mgCarbohydrates: 7.5gNet Carbohydrates: 3.6gFiber: 3.9gSugar: .1gProtein: 6g
Karen says
Is this batter supposed to be very thick?
Hilda Solares says
Hi Karen, Yes the batter is thick.