Almond flour and a touch of cocoa powder form the foundation of this Toffee Sticky Cake, resulting in a dense, tender crumb that holds up beautifully to a generous pour of warm sauce. The cake balances earthy nuttiness with the deep, buttery sweetness of a reduced heavy cream and brown sugar-alternative glaze, making it a reliable choice when you need a satisfying dessert that fits a low-carb lifestyle.

You will notice a subtle complexity from the vanilla and maple notes, which brighten the darker cocoa undertones without overpowering them. It is the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with a toasted, caramelized aroma while it firms up in the oven, and the preparation is straightforward enough for a casual weekend evening.

Serve this warm, ideally while the toffee sauce is still thin enough to soak into the surface of the cake. Whether you are hosting a small dinner or just looking for a mindful way to round out the day, this dessert offers a balanced interplay of textures that is best enjoyed fresh from the oven.

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If you have a soft spot for decadent, molasses-rich desserts, our toffee sticky cake is sure to become a frequent indulgence in your kitchen. Fans of cozy comfort food often enjoy exploring the traditional roots of this bake by comparing it to a classic steamed sticky toffee pudding, which offers a slightly denser, spoonable texture. For those who enjoy playing with global flavors, we also recommend trying our Middle Eastern-inspired sticky toffee pudding, where fragrant spices add a sophisticated depth that complements the deep, buttery sweetness of the toffee sauce.

Key Ingredients

Almond flour: Provides the low-carb base structure for the cake batter.
Keto sweetener: Used in both the cake and the sauce to provide essential sweetness without sugar.
Butter: Ensures the cake remains moist and creates the rich foundation for the toffee sauce.
Heavy whipping cream: Simmered to create a thick, indulgent texture for the toffee sauce.
Keto maple syrup: Adds a distinct depth and moisture to the cake base.
Cocoa powder: Introduces a subtle chocolate note to complement the toffee flavors.
Vanilla extract: Enhances the aromatic profile of both the cake and the toffee sauce.

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Toffee Sticky Cake

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Toffee Sticky Cake Ingredients

1 tablespoon keto maple syrup½ cup hot water½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 ½ cups almond flour1 tablespoon cocoa powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon sea salt6 tablespoons butter, softened½ cup keto sweetener, such as erythritol2 large eggs

Toffee Sauce

6 tablespoons butter¼ cup keto brown sweetener¼ cup keto sweetener2/3 cup heavy whipping cream½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Grease a 7” pie dish and line with parchment paper.Whisk together the keto maple syrup, hot water and pure vanilla extract in a small bowl.In another bowl, whisk the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and sea salt.Beat the butter with the keto sweetener until well-combined. Add in the egg and beat until very creamy. Add in the flour mixture and stir well.Add in the hot water mixture and gently stir untila batter has formed.Pour into the pair dish lined with parchment paper.Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the center is firm.While the cake is baking, bring the toffee sauce ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan on the stove. Whisk frequently to prevent burning.Simmer until the sauce is thick and has reduced to about a third of the amount it started as.Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving with warm toffee sauce.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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