4 Ingredient Coconut Cake (Gluten Free)
This coconut cake is made with only 4 ingredients and tastes exceptionally delicious. It's low carb, no sugar added and 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
You may also like this 3 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Cake
- *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
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg