4 Ingredient Coconut Cake (Low Carb + Gluten Free)
Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of sunshine. That’s what this surprisingly simple four-ingredient coconut cake delivers. I love to flavor this low carb cake with some lime or lemon zest.
This isn’t your typical heavy, sugary dessert. Instead, it’s a light and airy treat that satisfies your sweet cravings without the unwanted sugar rush or carb overload. The natural fats in the coconut contribute to a satisfying texture, while the lime adds a refreshing tang that keeps each bite interesting.
With its minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, this coconut lime cake is a fantastic option for a quick and wholesome dessert. It’s perfect for those avoiding gluten, refined sugars, and excessive carbohydrates.
Garnish this coconut cake with powdered sugar and lime zest. If you like this recipe you will love my Coconut Ricotta Cheese Cake or my Quick Tangerine Ricotta Cake.
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4 Ingredient Coconut Cake (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 1¼ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
Optional Add Ins:
- 3 tbs sugar*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 lime, zested
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 6 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream cheese until completely smooth, this might take a minute or two. If you are adding in the optional sugar , vanilla and lime zest – now is the time. Next add in the shredded coconut, baking powder, salt and mix until incorporated. Transfer mixture to the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Set in pan for 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack for 20 minutes to cool.
Notes
- *PLEASE NOTE: This cake is not sweet. I recommend adding in the 3 tbs granulated sweetener. I used Zero Sugar granulated sweetener to keep it low carb.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days or in your fridge for 4 days.
- Nutritional information does not include sweetener and vanilla extract.
Nutrition
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I made the recipe yesterday and it came out very good. I used sweetener instead of sugar. Thank you very much.
Hi Mihaela, thanks for trying out the recipe!
this is sooooo simple & delicious if you love coconut and trying to cut down on sugar – recommend to add more lime zest, if you like that zing!
Hi Jo, that’s right! this is the ideal cake for me too!
I am trying it with ricotta and sweetened coconut and adding coconut extract. Amazing!!!
Love those ideas Cynthia!
In your instructions you forgot the cake mix…..
holy cow, are any of these actually good?
I’m old school in my tastes but I am desiring to change that. I eat way too much sugar
Hello. Does this recipe work with vegan cream cheese?
Yes!
Mine came out flat as a pancake
Didn’t look anything like the photos.
I followed the recipe exactly. What went wrong?
Hi Nancy, check your raising agent. Maybe its expired or old. That has happened to me many times.
Other than that, I’m not sure.
I just found this recipe and made it yesterday. Awesome coconut cake. I used a 8 x 4 loaf pan lined with parchment paper. 32 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces after cooling. I used 1 tbsp monkfruit blend and 1/2 tsp lemon peel. Not too sweet. Perfect keto snack.
Hi Robert, I’m so glad you tried it and loved it!
Next time i will try it in a loaf pan – great idea!
Could you use egg substitute for this ?
HI Sylvia, I haven’t tried it that way so I cannot say for sure.
I would try it with flax eggs though – it could work!
Can you use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese?
HI Mario, I haven’t tried it but it should work with yogurt!
Tried this recipe this afternoon. I used low fat cream cheese (all I had), zest of a whole lime which I added to the sugar. I also didn’t have the correct size pan so I made 6 cupcakes instead and baked for 25 minutes. Definitely needs parchment paper! It’s a really nice snacking kind of cake. Not too sweet. Quick and easy and so very tasty. Perfect with a cup of coffee. Thank you!
can you double up in all the ingredients?
Hi Davie, Yes you can! bake time will be longer
Thank YOU for trying it out! I’m happy you liked it – its just sweet enough for me too!
Thanks for the kind rating too!