MASON JAR VANILLA BERRY CAKES

MASON JAR VANILLA BERRY CAKES

INGREDIENTS:

VANILLA CAKE

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup unsweetened whey protein powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Swerve Granular
3 eggs
1 1/2 TBS vanilla extract (use clear vanilla extract to keep cake as white as possible)
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or any other milk
Red Food Coloring (We use Watkins)
Mason jar size round cookie or biscuit cutter 6 Pint Size Mason Jars

TOPPINGS

6 oz blueberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 TBS Swerve Confectioners
6 medium strawberries (optional)
Fresh mint (optional)

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 6

Calories: 300

Total Fat: 26g

Cholesterol: 110mg

Sodium: 75mg

Total Carbs: 22g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 5g

Protein: 7g

DIRECTIONS:

CAKE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F and butter and line a 9 X 13 pan with parchment paper

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, mix together softened butter and Swerve until creamy. On medium speed add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.

Step 4
Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add almond milk and mix until combined. Finally, add red food coloring, and mix into batter until completely combined (Use a 1 oz bottle of food coloring for a bright red hue).

Step 5
Pour the batter evenly into baking pans. Bake 25- 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out almost clean.

Step 6
Let cake cool to room temperature in pan for at least 30 minutes.

WHIPPED CREAM

Step 1

Add heavy cream, Swerve, and vanilla into an electric mixer bowl.

Step 2

Mix on low for a few seconds to combine ingredients.

Step 3
Mix on high for 2-3 minutes - watching cream to ensure it doesn't over whip.

Step 4
Once cream reaches stiff peaks, turn mixer off.

ASSEMBLY

Step 1

With biscuit cutter, cut out round circles that will fit into mason jars. You will need 12 circles.

Step 2

Gently place a round cake into the bottom of the jar

Step 3

Top with whipped cream, being careful not to get it on the sides of the jar.

Step 4
Top whipped cream with blueberries.

Step 5
Add another red cake round.

Step 6
Add whipped cream so it peaks over the top of the jar, then garnish with blueberries, strawberries and mint.

Step 7
Place in fridge or serve immediately

*Note: Wait until just before serving to garnish with mint, as it will turn black if it sits too long in the fridge.