How To Make A Keto Poke Cake

Enjoy a delicious keto poke cake in the form of a flag. It makes the perfect Patriotic keto dessert to bring to a 4th of July or Memorial Day BBQ. 

What’s more, this keto flag cake will be a hit with everyone, even if they are not doing a low-carb diet. Why? Because it’s filled with all the flavors, we love during the warmer months. 

Are you wondering what exactly is a poke cake? Well, poke cakes used to be all the rage in the 1970s. A poke is simply a baked cake that has poke holes on the top of the cake that is then filled with Jello, pudding, or pureed fruit. 

Although poke cakes had their heyday in the 70s, that’s not to say they aren’t still popular. In fact, a quick search will render all sorts of variations of this American classic dessert.  

What’s especially nice about a poke cake is that it can be customized easily depending on the flavor of your cake and or the jello you use. And it’s why it’s especially popular during the holidays or special occasions. 

Most poke cake recipes start with a boxed cake, but in order to make this a low-carb poke cake, we used our recipe for  Keto Cream Cheese Pound Cake as the base since it’s an easy cake.

You can also use our recipe for Keto Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Pound Cake if you prefer a nut-free option.

In this case, you simply bake your cake in a 10×10 inch baking pan because this recipe makes a smaller cake. 

Thankfully, I  have a complete list of Keto Cakes, and many of those cakes could be easily turned into a poke cake recipe. 

Keto Poke Cake

As enticing as a poke cake is, if my family was going to enjoy a poke cake, it would have to be a keto jello poke cake. And what better time to share this recipe than during a Holiday?

The warmer holidays should be the perfect time to relax and enjoy each other’s company, but our fast-paced schedules can sometimes hinder what should come naturally. 

The 4^th of July and Memorial Day bring a much-needed break and an opportunity to recharge our batteries with family and friends.  

I am sharing this keto cake recipe to give you a healthy, sugar-free option the entire family can enjoy. 

Beautiful things happen when we slow down enough to engage in meaningful conversations around food. So many of my greatest memories can be traced back to the holidays.

Low-Carb Poke Cake

While holidays can be filled with fun opportunities, they can spell disaster if you are trying to lose weight or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Thankfully, on a keto diet, it’s easier to stay on course by simply doing a little planning ahead of time.

I love sharing my low-carb keto dishes when invited to a BBQ or gathering.

Can you think of anything more special than a beautiful, delicious low-carb poke cake in the form of a flag?  But this keto poke cake can also be made into cupcakes, loaves, and even bundt cakes. 

Not needing it to be a flag cake? No problem, just decorate the top of your cake with your choice of fresh berries. I promise you that this cake will be the highlight of the meal. 

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How To Make A Keto Flag Poke Cake

The first step in making this delicious cake is to determine if your cake is going to be an almond flour cake or a coconut flour cake because I can’t really recommend a keto cake mix with confidence.

The recipe included is for the almond flour version. Here is the recipe for Keto coconut flour pound cake if you prefer a nut-free option.

Bake the cake until it’s golden brown so that it can handle the moisture of the unset gelatin.

Since this is a sugar-free poke cake, the gelatin needs to be a sugar-free option. I opted for Jello Strawberry Gelatin 

A few important tips to keep in mind when making this keto poke cake is to make sure that you allow your cake to cool fully before poking. If you poke the cake too soon, it can cause the cake to fall apart.

Once your keto cake is cooled, you then poke the entire surface of the cake every 1/2 inch with a skewer, a fork, or even the handle of a wooden spoon, you know, the opposite end of a wooden spoon.

Then, pour your gelatin over the keto vanilla cake and spread it evenly.

I like allowing my gelatin mixture to set slightly before pouring it over the cake.  Although that’s not necessary when making a traditional poke cake, I feel that it makes a difference when making a keto one. 

While you wait for the jello to set, make the whipped topping by combining the heavy whipping cream, sugar substitute, and softened cream cheese.

Beat on high using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. The addition of the cream cheese will help stabilize the whipping cream.

Once the cake has been fully chilled, you can then top the cake base with the whipped topping. Make sure to spread evenly across the surface of the cake.

Ingredients Needed For A Poke Keto Flag Cake

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The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make this fresh berry keto cheesecake fluff. Note that the full recipe and nutritional information are at the bottom of the page.

• Almond flour
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Baking powder
• Sea salt
• Large eggs, room temperature
• Full-fat cream cheese
• Unsalted butter
• Vanilla extract

Sugar-Free Gelatin

• Sugar-free gelatin
• Boiling water
• Ice cold water

Whipped Topping

• Heavy cream, for whipped cream
• Cream cheese, softened
• Granulated sugar substitute

Strawberry And Blueberry Topping

• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh strawberries, sliced

Best Sugar Substitutes For This Keto Cake

To make a sugar-free poke cake, you’ll need to replace regular sugar with a sweetener that doesn’t add unnecessary carbs.

My number one choice is Lakanto, a monk fruit sweetener, because the texture and flavor are what I have found to be the closest to real sugar and because the flavor fools your taste buds like nothing else I’ve found in the market. 

Having said that, I’m also partial to the brand Swerve, which is an erythritol blend. Similar to Lakanto, it uses sugar alcohols and has 0% impact on blood sugar.

Personally, I don’t like using stevia because I am sensitive to the aftertaste. But if that’s not the case for you, you could certainly use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for this recipe

However, if you go this route, you will want to use 1/2 the amount called for in this recipe since it’s much sweeter.

For more information on what are the best sugar substitutes to use on the keto diet, be sure to check our guide.

How To Store Your Keto Poke Cake

Because this cake has jello in it, it must be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep wrapped well with cling wrap for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 weeks. 

Personally, I recommend that if you are going to freeze the cake, you do so without the whipped topping or berries. Then simply defrost overnight in the fridge and add the topping afterward. 

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If you have been missing traditional poke cakes, this is a must-try recipe. At only 2.6 g net carbs per serving, it’s a delicious cake you can enjoy confidently while on a low-carb diet.

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