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    Sugar Free Keto Strawberry Shortcake (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jun 12, 2020 · 57 Comments

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    Want to make an easy low-carb keto strawberry shortcake? Just add sliced strawberries and a little whipped cream to a simple almond flour pound cake.

    keto strawberry shortcake closeup on plate.
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    • Instructions
    • Quick tips
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    For me, pound cake is too plain. That's why I like to dress it up with fruit and whipped cream for the perfect dessert. But I make an amazing low-carb blueberry pound cake that needs no extras!

    My best loved pound cake recipe was adapted from one found at genaw.com. It's made with almond flour so it's also a grain-free treat that's perfect for a keto diet.

    One of my favorite ways to serve the delicious pound cake is as a base for a sugar-free strawberry shortcake. It's a simple low carb dessert that whips up in a jiffy.

    I like to make this classic dessert every year during strawberry season.

    Ingredients

    To make this easy keto strawberry shortcake recipe, you only need a few simple ingredients.

    ingredients for keto strawberry shortcake recipe.

    For the low-carb pound cake, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • butter
    • cream cheese
    • your favorite sweetener
    • eggs
    • lemon extract
    • vanilla extract
    • almond flour
    • baking powder

    I like to use a blend of erythritol and stevia because I usually have these natural based sweeteners on hand. But, you can substitute about 1 cup of Swerve or monk fruit sweetener instead.

    To assemble the shortcake, I add in fresh strawberries and homemade keto whipped cream. To make the whipped cream, I use a cream whipper to whip up sweetened heavy cream quickly.

    NOTE: You'll find the full list of ingredients with amounts used in the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Instructions

    It's so easy to make these keto shortcakes with layers of strawberries and cream! The pound cake is made first. And the batter is super quick to blend together.

    Prepare wet mixture

    In a large bowl, the butter, cream cheese, and low carb sweeteners are creamed together with an electric mixer.

    creamed butter and cream cheese and sweetener.

    The eggs are beaten in one at a time. Then the extracts are stirred in next.

    eggs beaten in and extract added to glass mixing bowl.

    Prepare dry mix

    In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour and baking powder.

    almond flour and baking powder in glass mixing bowl.

    Combine

    If you want to prevent getting a separate bowl dirty, simply add the dry ingredients to the wet cream cheese mixture and then beat with the mixer.

    Otherwise, add the dry mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients and beat until well combined.

    adding dry mixture to wet mixture.

    Bake

    Once the dry ingredients are well blended into the wet mixture, the cake batter is then poured into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

    poundcake batter in loaf pan.

    The cake should be done after baking for about 50-55 minutes at 325°F. Take it out when it is golden brown and tests done in the center.

    The pound cake should be cooled for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Then, it should cool completely on a rack before slicing.

    sliced poundcake on cutting board with sliced strawberries.

    Assemble

    To make the keto strawberry shortcakes, simply add layers of sliced berries and whipped cream to slices of pound cakes.

    Add sliced strawberries first.

    sliced strawberries layered on pound cake slice.

    Then top the strawberries with whipped cream.

    whipped cream layered over sliced strawberries.

    Repeat once more to make a stack. Garnish the top with additional strawberries if desired. That's all there is to making a keto friendly strawberry shortcake!

    Quick tips

    It's easy to go over board with portion size. So, I like to divide the loaf into sixteen equal slices and then use one slice to make each serving.

    You can make mini layered shortcake stacks and then cut them into smaller slices as well. Or, chop up the pound cake into cubes and layer it in a trifle bowl.

    Either way you slice it, this is one tasty low carb strawberry shortcake. Give it a taste and it is sure to become a new favorite dessert!

    keto strawberry shortcake on white plate with strawberries in back.

    ️ Serving suggestions

    Some would argue that this isn't a sugar-free treat as the sweet strawberries used do contain natural fruit sugar. However, there's just 4 grams of net carbs per serving in this easy recipe. This makes it perfect for any low carb diet plan.

    On a hot day, you may want to serve smaller portions with a scoop of no-churn keto ice cream. Or, serve it with a tall glass of low-carb iced coffee.

    Try topping the pound cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream.

    Related recipes

    If you like this easy keto strawberry shortcake made with a simple low-carb pound cake loaf, you may want to try these other keto dessert recipes too.

    • Oreo chaffles is a quick and easy treat that is sure to satisfy a craving for whoopie pies.
    • Keto lemon mug cake takes just a couple minutes to make!
    • Almond flour cupcakes are delicious topped with a dairy-free raspberry frosting.
    • Keto fruit salad blends a sweet cream cheese sauce with berries.
    • Strawberry cream cheese pie has a cheesecake base topped with glazed strawberries.

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    Recipe

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    Low Carb Keto Strawberry Shortcake

    4.46 from 24 votes
    Make a basic low carb almond flour pound cake fabulous. Simply add some fresh strawberries and a little whipped cream and you've got this tasty gluten strawberry shortcake.
    Prep Time:15 mins
    Cook Time:55 mins
    Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 16 people
    Calories: 224

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    Ingredients

    For Low Carb Pound Cake

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup powdered erythritol or Swerve
    • ¼ teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
    • 5 eggs room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons almond flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    For Strawberry Shortcake

    • 16 strawberries
    • sugar-free whipped cream

    Instructions

    For Pound Cake

    • Cream the butter, cream cheese erythritol, and stevia with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time; blend in the extracts.
    • Mix the almond flour and baking powder; add to the egg mixture a little at a time.
    • Pour into a well-greased 9×5-inch loaf pan at 325ºF for 50-55 minutes or until well browned.
    • Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan.

    For Strawberry Shortcake

    • Slice two pieces of pound cake.
    • Slice two strawberries.
    • Place one sliced strawberry on top of bottom cake and top with sugar-free whipped cream.
    • Repeat for top layer.

    Notes

    Pound cake recipe adapted from gnaw.com
    Be sure to watch portion size. The loaf can be divided into sixteen equal slices and then use one slice to make each serving.
    Mini layered shortcake stacks can also be made and then cut into smaller slices as well.
    The pound cake can also be cut into cubes and layered with the whipped cream and strawberries in a trifle bowl.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 224 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.2mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 4 g | % Carbs: 7.3 % | % Protein: 10.9 % | % Fat: 81.8 % | SmartPoints: 8
    Values
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        [fat] => 20
        [saturated_fat] => 6
        [cholesterol] => 74
        [sodium] => 93
        [potassium] => 72
        [fiber] => 2
        [sugar] => 1
        [vitamin_a] => 345
        [vitamin_c] => 7.1
        [calcium] => 76
        [iron] => 1.2
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    )
    

    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on August 1, 2010. Updated on May 6, 2022, with new photos and additional recipe information.

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    1. Deb Stone

      January 20, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is a WINNER! I was fearful it may taste "eggy" but it did not. Has a REAL pound cake texture. I add some Lily's chocolate chips sometimes, or just have it plain topped with whipped cream. REally delicious & easy to make.

      Reply
    2. Marilyn

      July 22, 2020 at 9:56 am

      Hello! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I want to try it. Is the texture of the cake fluffy perhaps like angel food or more crumbly?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 22, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        It's similar to a cake or quick bread.

        Reply
    3. Deborah

      July 13, 2020 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      Amazing texture and taste! Super easy to make. My husband who has diabetes was thrilled to have
      this favorite dessert again. Thank you.

      Reply
    4. Cathy

      July 04, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing. It’s moist and the lemon flavor compliments the strawberries so well!! I will definitely make this again!!

      Reply
    5. Judy

      June 15, 2020 at 11:12 am

      I loved this shortcake! The lemon extract really adds to the flavor.

      Reply
      • Anne

        July 31, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        Can you make this into mini muffins? If so, how would you adjust the recipe?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          July 31, 2020 at 4:10 pm

          I'd say just adjust the baking time down as the muffins will cook faster. You'll just need to keep an eye on them and test for doneness.

    6. Mindy

      May 10, 2020 at 11:58 am

      I have missed strawberry shortcake since starting keto.. I LOVEEE the lemony touch to your shortcake, so fresh tasting! I used homemade low carb vanilla ice cream instead of whipped cream #yolo lol! I have a few slices in the fridge and freezer to be ready at any time 🙂
      Thanks for the recipe
      Mindy

      Reply
    7. Stephanie

      May 09, 2020 at 11:24 am

      I made this yesterday and it is delicious! I haven’t had strawberry shortcake in over 2 years!! I’m so glad I found this recipe. Thank you!!

      Reply
    8. Bree Benson

      April 15, 2020 at 12:26 am

      I had to write this down manually; I want a PRINT button, please. I'm an old dinosaur. I don't "pin" things nor do I like to watch video about it, I just want to clip it to my kitchen cabinet and bake. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 15, 2020 at 8:14 am

        There's a print button above the Pin button.

        Reply
    9. Billie

      April 11, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I have both Swerve confectioners and granular sweeteners. Could I use these instead? If so, how much?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 11, 2020 at 11:48 am

        I'd use about 1/2 cup of a granular sweetener. It's likely about the same if you want to use the confectioners. However, sweetness varies greatly from person to person so you may need a little more or less.

        Reply
    10. Michael Green

      February 07, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      Can I make this in a muffin pan?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 07, 2020 at 6:53 pm

        You can divide the pound cake into muffin tins and use them for the shortcake. You'll just have to adjust the baking time.

        Reply
    11. Sheree

      January 24, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      I'm a bit confused. The recipe shows stacking 2 slices of poundcake with strawberries and whipped cream for a serving. Then down in the later notes, it says to watch portion control slicing the cake into 16 portions with 1 slice as a serving. So why stack them for a picture?? Am I to assume your macros are based on 1 slice of cake? Sorry but it sounds misleading. I'm new to Keto and I just want to get right and not sabotage myself ????

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 24, 2020 at 8:18 pm

        I use one slice and then cut it in half when making. But you could also use the one slice as a base.

        Reply
    12. Sandy

      July 25, 2019 at 8:16 am

      Could you suggest a substitute for the cream cheese. It doesn't agree with me but I really would like to try this recipe. Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 25, 2019 at 11:15 am

        Kite hill makes a great dairy free almond milk based cream cheese spread. That might work well. Or you could try sour cream or mascarpone.

        Reply
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