Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake

Keto Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake is a very appealing and good option for people who don’t like the chocolate flavor. The cake sponge is made with a combination of coconut and almond flour, eggs, butter, and keto sweetener, and the raspberry filling is made with fresh raspberries, keto sweetener. This cake is ideal for the keto and gluten-free diet as it has no non-keto ingredients. The Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake has a rich and nutty flavor with the fresh acidic taste of the homemade raspberry jam. This cake is so appealing and loaded with essences that no one believes it is keto-friendly.

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STATS:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cook time: 25–30 mints.
• Cuisine: British-inspired
• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total time: 45 mints.
• Course: Dessert, Tea-time
• Prep time: 15 mints.
• Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
• Serving: 10 slices

EQUIPMENT:

• Saucepan
• Fork
• Spatula
• Bowl
• Beater
• Baking pan
• Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

SPONGE CAKE:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup butter
• ⅔ cup Erythritol
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ cup keto almond milk

RASPBERRY JAM:

• 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 tbsp. Erythritol powder
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

OPTIONAL:

• ½ cup whipped heavy cream
• Extra raspberries or mint leaves

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ALMOND AND COCONUT FLOUR:

• These two flours are keto-friendly and used as a substitute for the all-purpose flour, and we have to use the fine flour to prepare a smooth-textured cake.

BAKING POWDER:

• We add this ingredient in cake batter as it helps in rising the cake and it also make it fluffy.

SALT:

• It is included in the batter to fix the sweetness, and it also provides the flavor.

EGGS:

• It is added to the batter to bind the components with each other, and it also provides an airy texture to the cake.

BUTTER:

• It is included in the batter to provide richness and moisture in the cake.

ERYTHRITOL:

• It is included to sweeten the dessert for the keto wary without the additional carbs.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• It is added to deepen the flavor, and it also adds the warm to the cake.

ALMOND MILK:

• It is added to the batter to set the consistency and to provide the moisture without the carbs.

RASPBERRIES:

• We utilize the fresh raspberries to provide the tart taste, and we also utilize the frozen ones.

CHIA SEEDS:

• It is added to the jam to provide the thickness, and it also provides fiber.

LEMON JUICE:

• It is added to the jam to improve the taste, and it also helps to set the jam.

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INSTRUCTION:

JAM:

1. We can heat the raspberries in a saucepan on a moderate setting until they start to break.
2. Then we can mash the raspberries with a fork and include some sweetener, chia seeds, and lemon juice.
3. We can simmer the jam for 2 to 3 minutes, and then we cool the jam for 15 to 20 minutes till it thickens at the ambient temperature.

SPONGE:

1. We can heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Then we can apply the oil on the side of the pan and put the parchment paper.
3. We can combine the salt, coconut flour, baking powder, & almond flour in a bowl.
4. Now we can add the sweetener and eggs to another dish and beat them for three to four minutes till they get fluffy and light.
5. Then we can add vanilla, almond milk & melted butter and stir.
6. We can gently mix both components till we get a smooth batter.
7. Then we can add the batter to the pan and properly distribute the batter.
8. We would bake cake for twenty-five to thirty mints.
9. Now we can properly cool down the cake on a rack for some time, then assemble.

ASSEMBLE:

1. We can put a layer of cake on the dish and then add the jam layer.
2. Then we can add the whipped cream on the jam layer, and then put a second layer of sponge on the cream.

SERVING IDEAS:

1. We can serve this cake with bulletproof coffee or keto tea.
2. Decorate the cake with a mint leaf and whipped cream.
3. We can pour some melted dark keto chocolate over the cake to make it indulgent.
4. Serve this cake with vanilla keto ice cream.
5. We can also include the fresh raspberries on the cake for the additional color and tartness.
6. You can serve this Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake cold.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to over bake the cake as it becomes dry.
• You would have to completely cool down the cake and jam before assembling for the best results.
• We have to utilize the ambient temperature eggs to improve the emulsification.
• You would taste and alter the sweetness in the jam if required.
• We would put the jam and sponge in the fridge to assemble easily.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place the slices in the container and preserve the cake for 5 days.

FREEZER:

• We can wrap the cake slices with saran wrap and preserve the cake for two months.

FAQs:

Why do the cakes become crumbly?

• The cake gets over baked, so it becomes crumbly.

Can I prepare the non-dairy cake?

• We can prepare the non-dairy cake and utilize the coconut oil and coconut cream for this purpose.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 6g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Caloric content: 210 kcal
Fat: 18g
Sodium: 105mg
Net Carbs: 3g
Potassium: 140mg
Calcium: 80mg
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Iron: 1.2mg
Portion size: 1 slice