Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

This scrumptious keto earthquake cake has the irresistible flavors of pumpkin and fall spices – and has just 4 grams net carbs in each slice!

What Is Earthquake Cake 

If this is your first time making an earthquake cake, then you are in for a real treat! Traditionally, an earthquake cake is made with chocolate cake mix, pecans, and it has a cream cheese filling. 

 

It’s called an earthquake cake because as it bakes, it cracks and looks like the ground does after an earthquake. 

I took the basic earthquake cake recipe and made a delicious (and healthier) version that is low in carbs and tastes more like pumpkin than chocolate. 

Keto Earthquake Cake 

This keto earthquake cake makes 12 servings. After you cut it into 12 pieces, each piece has 4 grams net carbs. Whenever I call a recipe “keto” I like to try and keep it less than 6 grams net carbs in each serving. 

I kept the carb amounts lower by using almond flour instead of a boxed cake mix. The pumpkin puree adds a lot of flavor without increasing the carbs too much. 

And I didn’t forget about the important cream cheese layer and pecans! Just sweeten it with some confectioner’s sugar substitute.

That way it will be wonderfully fluffy and sweet without having any carbs. 

Keto Pumpkin Cake 

There are two ways to make the pumpkin puree. The easiest is to open a can of pumpkin puree and use it in the cake batter. 

 

If you have fresh pumpkin, then roast it and puree it in a food processor. You can’t beat the flavor of freshly roasted pumpkin – and that flavor will make the cake taste better too. 

No matter what, just make sure that you don’t accidentally grab a can of pumpkin pie filling. That stuff has sugar it in. 

How To Store Cake 

This is a freezer-friendly cake. If you want to freeze it, then place it in a freezer-safe container or wrap each piece of cake in aluminum foil and store it in the freezer for up to six months. 

I suggest placing the cake in an airtight container and keeping in the refrigerator for up to three days. 

What To Serve With Cake 

This cake is nutritious enough to eat for breakfast and it shows off wonderfully for brunch, too! Or you can serve it for dessert at a party. Guests will love it! 

Add some keto-friendly ice cream on the side. It will taste delicious with the cream cheese filling in the cake. 

If you’re going to serve it at a party, then make some keto crispy cinnamon cream cheese roll ups. They taste like churro cheesecake. Or you can just go ahead and make a keto cheesecake!

It’s so easy and tastes amazing with the earthquake cake. 

Keto Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Recipe

Here’s the list of the ingredients and steps that you’ll need to make this keto pumpkin earthquake cake recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving

Ingredients:

For The Cake: 

• Almond Flour 
• Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute 
• Eggs
• Pumpkin Puree
• Butter
• Baking Powder
• Vanilla Extract
• Pumpkin Pie Spice 

For The Topping: 

• Cream Cheese
• Butter
• Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute 
• Pumpkin Pie Spice 
• Lily’s White Baking Chips
• Chopped Pecans

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Blend together the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Spread the cake mixture into a well greased 9×13 baking dish.

Beat together the cream cheese, butter, 1 C. Swerve and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Spoon the mixture over the top of the cake in the baking dish.

Sprinkle with the white chocolate chips and pecans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool before serving.

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Keto Cake Recipes

If you enjoyed this keto earthquake cake recipe, here are some more tasty and easy low-carb cake recipes you should make next. 

• Keto Pumpkin Angel Food Cake 
• Keto Pumpkin Mousse Cake 
• Keto Raspberry Swirl Cake Bars
• Keto Strawberry Shortcake 
• Keto Crock Pot Chocolate Chip Cake