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Suggest a better descriptionMake the cake base. Line your slow cooker (I used a 6-quart slow cooker) with parchment paper and turn the heat to low. In a bowl, using a hand whisk, mix the wet ingredients for the cake base: eggs, melted butter and lukewarm almond milk (also apple cider vinegar if you are using it instead of cream of tartar).
Place all the dry ingredients for the cake in a mixer: almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein powder, granulated Erythritol, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Mix until well combined. Pour the egg mixture into the mixer and process until smooth. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Pour the batter into the lined slow cooker and cover with a lid. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours (until the top is set). When done, remove the lid and let the cake cool down until it reaches room temperature. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Meanwhile, prepare the coffee-rum custard filling. Place the egg yolks in a bowl. Add the Erythritol and whisk until frothy.
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Pour the almond milk, cream and coffee into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Use a ladle to gradually temper the hot coffee mixture into the egg yolk and Erythritol mixture. When you have added about half of the coffee mixture, return everything into the saucepan with the remaining almond and cream mixture and cook until it reaches 70 °C/ 160 °F (this will take 6-8 minutes).
Sprinkle gelatine powder in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and combine until dissolved. Then, add it to the saucepan and mix well.
Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Take off the heat. Add the rum and optionally, a few drops of stevia to taste. Pour the custard in a glass bowl and cover with a cling film. Chill for 2 hours before pouring on top of the cake. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke several holes all over the cake base. Pour the custard all over the cake base until covered and the holes are filled. Set aside. I left in a cool place for 2 hours to help the custard cool down and set. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Meanwhile, prepare the mascarpone topping. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the egg yolks into a heat-resistant bowl. Beat with a tablespoon of water, and add vanilla extract and powdered Erythritol. Beat until pale and creamy. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Place the bowl on top of a saucepan with simmering water. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and continue stirring to cool. Fold in the mascarpone cheese. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until it forms stiff peaks. Using a large spoon, slowly fold in the whisked egg whites, adding them in two parts to keep them as fluffy as possible. Spoon and spread on top of the cake. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Finish with an even sprinkle of cacao powder. Grab the parchment paper with both hands and transfer the cake into the fridge to chill until set. It is important to use firm parchment paper that doesn't tear (e.g. parchment paper lined with aluminium foil on one side). Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
Once chilled and set, slice into 13 pieces as pictured below. Enjoy! Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Low-Carb Tiramisu Poke Cake
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Serving Size: 1 (1312g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 2618 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1980 (76%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 220.1g | 293 % | |
Saturated Fat 99.3g | 496 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 73.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 21.3g | ||
Cholesterol 5738.6mg | 1766 % | |
Sodium 2239mg | 77 % | |
Potassium 1621.3mg | 43 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 12.4g | 4 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0 % | |
Sugars, other 12.4g | ||
Protein 151.1g | 216 % | |
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Calories per serving: 2618
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