This is a low carb and Keto take on a classic Jello poke cake. This version has just 5g net carbs.
Today's recipe is for poke cake, a dessert sensation made popular in the 1970's.
A poke cake is what you get when you bake a vanilla cake, poke holes in it and fill those holes with Jello.
It really takes me back to the 1970's.
Eating poke cake and watching children's television. That reminds me- there is a new documentary that is about to come out about Mister Rogers. (trailer below) It's called Won't You Be My Neighbor? and it looks just wonderful. A warning though: this trailer will make you cry. Have a box of Kleenex handy.
But about that poke cake.
This low carb version will be a little more time consuming than a normal poke cake, because we aren't going to use a box mix for the vanilla cake. But it will be worth it since this cake only has 5g net carbs per slice. This poke cake will transport you through time, all the way back to the 1970's, when every day was a beautiful day in the neighborhood. So change your shoes and put on your cardigan sweater, neighbor.
You are about to eat something special.
If you like this Keto Poke Cake, then you will love my Keto Strawberry Poke Cupcakes.
Kerry says
I'm still going to make this but are you sure the cake pan is 8 x8? I saw what looks like the same recipe but a 13 x 9 x2 was used? Please reply, thanks! 👍
Emily Krill says
Yes, I'm sure.
Kerry says
Thanks! Going to make it now, freeze then serve Saturday with whipped topping, can't wait!
Ceil says
I made this cake and used two boxes of sugar free jello with 3 1/2 cups water, It was moister, I’m having trouble with everything almond flour, sticks in my throat. It made it much more palatable for us. Been cooking 65 yrs and this is a whole new learning experience for the last 5 years for us.
Lisa says
Can you use a pre boxed keto cake mix ? Like Duncan Hines
Emily Krill says
Sure!
Lisa says
My cake came out very dense and dry. Am i doing something wrong ?
EmilyKrill says
When you use almond and coconut flour, baked goods will be a little bit dryer and heavier than regular white flour based cakes. But this cake shouldn't be notably so. The cream cheese and eggs should keep it moist.
Zelma says
Absolutely delicious! You have such great recipes. I haven’t been disappointed yet. Keep them coming!! Thanks so much!👏🏽👏🏽
EmilyKrill says
Thanks Zelma. Your nice comments always make my day!
Joyce says
I made the cake I am waiting till it’s cooked then pouring the jello on it after sitting 15 mins I hope it turns out lot of I grew
mary griffith says
I guess I should have heavily increased the liquids using only coconut flour. Tasted good. Looks strange. Hoping baking it an hour was enough.
EmilyKrill says
Oh dear me, no. You can't substitute coconut flour for almond flour 1:1. It's more like 1/4 cup coconut flour for 1 cup almond flour. You should also add 1 egg for every 1/4 cup of coconut flour, in addition to the eggs called for in the original recipe. No wonder it looks odd!
This is a fiasco.
Judy says
I made four(4) cakes last week to find the best tasting Lego cake for my granddaughters birthday so those of us who don't follow the keto diet could enjoy it also.This cake was hands down the best cake.everyone loved it.thank you for sharing your recipe.
EmilyKrill says
Hooray! So glad you and your guest liked the cake. I actually made this cake for Easter today and used lemon Jello plus fresh berries and it was really good.
Judy says
I have been trying keto cake recipes trying to make a keto cake that we all would enjoy,this. is the fourth one and the winner.My granddaughter will have a nice birthday and a delicious cake.Thanks for sharing your recipes.
EmilyKrill says
So glad you like the cake! Thanks for letting me know. Happy birthday to your granddaughter.
Michael says
I miss poke cakes! This cake was great.
EmilyKrill says
Thank you! I miss how easy poke cakes used to be when you just uses a cake mix and some Jello. Oh well.