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    Home » Vegetarian

    Cauliflower Cake

    Published: Feb 15, 2017 · Updated: Jun 8, 2023 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    A cauliflower cake recipe that uses coconut flour, keeping it gluten free and low carb. A savory cake that is a great alternative to a quiche or frittata. This savory low-carb cauliflower cake is a versatile dish that can be customized with different herbs, spices, and toppings according to your taste preferences. Enjoy!

    I’ve seen the cauliflower cake recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi and boy does that man know his way around a cauliflower! The recipe looks delicious but since he uses flour it’s out for me. So naturally I thought that I could try to see if I could bake a low carb version cauliflower cake with coconut flour.

    cauliflower cake slices on a plate

    This delicious cauliflower cake is as tasty as a crust-less quiche or a frittata but is firmer, due to the coconut flour. The taste is a mouthful of savory goodness! I used thyme for the herb flavor as I do like the combination of thyme and Parmesan cheese. The original recipe uses rosemary and basil which sounds just as delicious. Feel free to throw your favorite herbs in!

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    • Cauliflower Cake

    Reading the reviews of his cake made me smile with the one comment by someone exclaiming in wonder at who would make a cake out of cauliflower. Bless, I thought. They have no low carb friends. They need to step over to our side of the tracks where cauliflower is king! I wonder what they would make of my chocolate cauliflower cake?

    Ingredients

    It may be a savory cake but the ingredients are simple and may already be in your pantry and fridge.

    cauliflower cake ingredients
    • Cauliflower flour - the absorbent nature of this flour help bind all the ingredients together.
    • Cauliflower - We used a medium sized cauliflower and riced it but you could use cauliflower florets and mash them. As long as the cauliflower is cooked and not too watery, it will form a cake.
    • Red onion - make a colourful topping to the cake but you could substitute these with green onions.
    • Olive oil - this can be substituted with melted butter.
    • Cheeses - hard cheeses help bind the cake. Cheddar could be used as a substitute
    • Herbs - For extra flavor, add more fresh herbs or even a touch or red chili flakes. Rosemary would make a great herb to compliment the cauliflower and cheese flavors.

    How to make keto Cauliflower Cake

    I riced the cauliflower but you could cook cauliflower florets instead. I would make sure that the florets are small though, or perhaps gently mash them up with a fork before adding the other ingredients.

    This is delicious warm and great cold. Personally, I prefer it warm although I still happily munched on a piece the next morning under the guise of “taste research”. The Chief Taster enjoyed it too but preferred it cold. Serve this with a side salad for a perfect summer’s lunch.

    cauliflower rice in food processor

    Rice and cook the cauliflower

    red onion rings in pan

    Cook red onion rings in pan.

    cauliflower cake ingredients in bowl

    Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

    keto cauliflower savory cake on a plate

    Bake in a spring form tin.

    Storage

    Once cooled or if there are leftovers, keep the savory cauliflower cake in the fridge, in an airtight container. It should last up to 4 to 5 days. Reheat it or enjoy it cold.

    cauliflower cake slice on a plate

    More Keto Cauliflower Recipes

    If you are a fan of cauliflower, try these low carb recipes:

    Cauliflower Pizza

    Cauliflower Colcannon

    Spicy Cauliflower Fritters

    Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

    cauliflower cake on a plate

    Cauliflower Cake

    Angela Coleby
    A savory cauliflower cake made with cauliflower rice, cheese and fresh herbs is a delicious low carb picnic or brunch recipe.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course, Vegetarian
    Cuisine Low Carb, Mediterranean
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 183 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 Medium Cauliflower cut into florets
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large Red onion cut into rings
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
    • 7 large Eggs beaten
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons Thyme, fresh chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup fresh basil

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F degrees.
    • Thoroughly grease a spring-form cake tin and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
    • Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat.
    • Add the red onion rings and gently cook until soft and tender.
    • Remove the onion from the frying pan. Set aside a few of the “good” onion rings as they will be placed on the top of the cake.
    • Rice the cauliflower by either grating it or running the florets in the food processor.
    • Place the cauliflower in the frying pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • In a large bowl, add the coconut flour, turmeric and baking powder. Stir to combine.
    • Add the cooked cauliflower rice, thyme, basil, Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, cooked onion and mustard. Mix thoroughly.
    • Add the beaten eggs, stir to combine and season with the salt and pepper.
    • Pour into the cake tin and place the reserved onion rings that you set aside on top of the cake.
    • Bake for 40 minutes until firm and golden brown.
    • Remove from the tin, eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    Makes 8 slices
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 11gFat: 12gFiber: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 5g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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    1. Irene

      August 06, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      Is it cauliflower flour or coconut flour as the recipe says coconut flour and the photos say cauliflower flour.

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      • Angela Coleby

        August 06, 2023 at 6:50 pm

        That's a typo and is coconut flour.

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    2. Maureen

      January 03, 2022 at 8:27 am

      I found the original recipe awhile ago and make it regularly with some gluten free flour so I'll have to try it with coconut flour. But overall we enjoy it. I freeze it in sections then heat slices up and top with eggs for a tasty breakfast.

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      • Angela Coleby

        January 03, 2022 at 8:28 pm

        I love the idea of sliced for breakfast with eggs!

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    3. Kathleen Smith

      March 10, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Will this refrigerate well and serve well at room temperature? Need to make on a Thursday to serve on Saturday evening with no prep time on Friday or Saturday.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 10, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        Yes it will. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Amy Jer

      April 27, 2017 at 12:12 am

      I made this. Very good. My 4 year old ate it. I made 3 changes. 1. I used 3 ice cubes of crock pot caramelized onion that I keep on hand instead of cooking onion. 2. I used 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. 3. I used coconut oil in the cauliflower cooking. It only needed 32 minutes in the oven at 400, but ovens, they are all different.

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      • Angela Coleby

        April 27, 2017 at 7:16 am

        Glad you liked it and I like the sound of the caramelised onions too!

        Reply

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