Keto Cream Cheese Sticky Cake Bars

Keto Cream Cheese Sticky Cake Bars are a flavorful and comforting dessert that looks a cross between cheesecake and a creamy butter bar. The consistency is soft, rich, and slightly moist with a sweet cream cheese filling to keep everything wet. Keto Cream Cheese Sticky Cake Bars additionally cook up quickly. This recipe is ideal for weekdays, when you still want to enjoy, while maintaining low calories.  These bars look nice enough for events while being easy to make for regular baking.

STATS:

• Course: Dessert
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Diet: Keto
• Cuisine: American
• Cook time: Half an hour
• Servings: 1 bar
• Cooking mode: Baking
• Total servings: 12 bars
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: About 40 minutes

TOOLS:

• Beater
• Baking parchment paper
• Baking pan
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Spatula
• Bowls

INGREDIENTS:

CREAMY CHEESE STICKY LAYER:

• One big egg
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp
• Heated butter 2 tbsp
• Powdered erythritol 1/2 cup
• Softened cream cheese, 8 ounces

BOTTOM CAKE LAYER:

• Pinch salt
• Two big eggs
• Baking powder 1 tsp
• Almond flour 1 and 1/2 cup
• Granulated erythritol 1/2 cup
• Coconut flour 1/4 cup
• Half cup warmed Unsalted butter
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp

INGREDIENT DIRECTIONS:

CREAM CHEESE:

• Makes the top layer creamy and chewy. Use full-fat for good results. Non-dairy keto cream cheese also works well instead, but it makes the texture lighter.

COCONUT FLOUR:

• Adds structure and helps to take in the moisture. For balancing, it works fine with almond flour. If you want to alternate it, utilize extra almond flour but decrease the amount of butter slightly.

BUTTER:

• Provide moisture and high richness. You can also use coconut oil or ghee in place of butter, but it gives a light change in taste.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Flour without adding carb content gives a cake-like feel and a soft touch to its foundation. Ground almond flour works perfectly. Utilize it with hazelnut flour if you want, but the taste becomes nuttier.

EGGS:

• Helps to raise the cake and combine the layers. There is no ideal keto vegan alternative, yet you can utilize flax eggs for a thick result.

ERYTHRITOL:

• Without increasing in blood sugar level includes sweetness. When powder provides a smooth cream cheese layer, granulated erythritol works well for the foundation. For a smooth texture, you can use allulose instead.

VANILLA:

• Gives a natural taste. If you want a deep, bakery-style taste, almond essence works well.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the empty oven to 375°F.
2. Spread baking parchment on a tray.
3. Stir baking powder, granulated erythritol, almond flour, salt, and coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
4. Include vanilla, heated butter, and eggs.
5. Mix till dense and soft.
6. Distribute the batter equally into the lined pan.
7. In another bowl, blend the cream cheese till soft.
8. Add heated butter, powdered erythritol, vanilla, and egg.
9. Stir till smooth.
10. Fill the cream cheese batter over the foundation layer and distribute it carefully.
11. Place it in for half an hour in the microwave.
12. Each side should be set properly, and the middle gets lightly softened.
13. Before slicing, leave the bars to cool.
14. They firm up as they rest.

TIPS:

• If you want a light change in flavor, include cinnamon or the peel of a lemon.
• For a bakery-style taste, replace vanilla with almond extract.
• These bars remain light, soft, and smooth. Don’t bake it for a long time.
• The top layer will stir smoothly if the cheese cream is softened.
• Before cutting for neat slices, leave the bars to cool.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FREEZING:

• Place the bars in a single layer between slices or with baking parchment. They store well for 50-60 days. Defrost it before serving.

REFRIGERATION:

• Keep the sliced bars in a closed vessel for 4-5 days. They remain sticky and smooth when cooled.

FAQs:

Why are my cake bars too soft?

• They might not be baked completely. Include an extra 2 minutes and leave it till cooled.

How can I make it non-dairy?

• Utilize coconut oil instead of butter and the Keto non-dairy cream version.

May I use add-ins?

• Chopped nuts work fine in the foundation layer or unsweetened chocolate chips.

Can I utilize only almond flour?

• Sure, yet decrease the amount of butter lightly as the coconut flour takes in moisture.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS / SERVING:

No. of calories: 210

Fats: 19 g

Proteins: 6 g

Sodium: 120 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Net carbs: 3 g

Sugar: 1 g (from dairy only)

Servings: 1 bar

Total carbs: 4 g