Description
This Low Carb Berry Mascarpone Cloud Cake is a light, fluffy, and elegant dessert perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles. With airy mascarpone whipped cream and layers of fresh berries, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that feels like a bite of heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add erythritol and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond milk, almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in batches to maintain volume.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mascarpone filling: beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered erythritol, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cakes are cool, spread half the mascarpone mixture over the first layer, top with berries, then add the second cake layer and finish with remaining mascarpone and more berries.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen berries if fresh aren’t available, but thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- For extra flavor, add a berry compote layer between the cakes.
- Chill the mixing bowl before whipping cream for better volume.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: low carb cake, mascarpone dessert, keto berry cake, sugar-free cake, gluten free dessert, keto cloud cake