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    Home » Desserts

    Easy Peanut Flour Cake

    Published: Jan 16, 2017 · Updated: Nov 14, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This peanut flour cake is so good that no-one would think that it’s gluten free and low in carbs too.

    I have seen tubs of peanut flour (powder) in various health food stores but since it is usually marketed as a powder to have with a smoothie, I walk past it.  A couple of weeks ago, there was a large display of peanut flour in our version of Costco and the price was so good that I had to buy a tub to have a play around with it.  Plus, when I saw the carb content it seemed rude not too!  One serving (two tablespoons) has 5g total carbs, 2g fibre and 3g net carbs.

    So, what is peanut flour? How is it made? What can you use it for? Are there many recipes for peanut flour?

    What is peanut flour used for?

    Peanut flour is simply peanuts that have been pressed to remove the oils and fats, then ground into a flour.  Something for those of you who steer clear of peanut butter because of high fats or calories.  Peanut powder is for you! I doubt that you could make this at home because if you grind up peanuts in your food processor, the heat and oils turns the peanuts into butter.  

    As a comparison, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter have 190 calories and 16g fat.  Peanut powder/flour has 45 calories and 1.5g fat.   However, I was lured by the low carbs and it being gluten free.

    I have used peanut flour for a few peanut flour recipes. To date, I have made pancakes, coated chicken with it, added it to my iced coffee, baked muffins and best of all, this delicious peanut flour cake. Also, if you add water to the powder you get instant peanut butter!  Very useful for when the dogs needed a treat.  The pancakes are delicious and will eventually be published when I can take some decent photos.  Or make some without the Chief Taster about, that way they will make it to a plate to be photographed!

    The cake batter for this recipe is so good that I happily scrapped the bowl with a spoon and ate the batter remains with a fearless zeal, for I do not fear raw eggs when it’s cake batter!  I never really do that but this is the best cake batter I’ve made for a while.  I must now resist eating it all with a large spoon when I make it. 

    The sponge reminds me of a treacle pudding in texture.  I've called it a cake but it's almost a pudding too and is just delicious served with a side of cream.  I did make a version with two squares of chocolate pushed into the batter before baking but that upped the carbs.  It was delicious though.   If you were not watching the carbs a sliced banana at the bottom of this would be heavenly.   After breaking the Chief Taster’s heart after chatting about how good it would be with bananas, but no, I was not going to use them, we had a debate about what berries would go with this instead.  Since I didn’t have any in the fridge it was a waste of a debate but it diverted him from “banana-gate”.  I think I’d like to try this with raspberries and must remember to get some on the next shopping jaunt.  Any excuse to make this again.   

    I made this one Sunday and the chief taster ate both for what he called brunch.  It’s his new pudding addiction.  I’m not looking forward to the cold turkey ahead when the store sells out of these as it’s not normally a regular item there.    You can purchase this from health stores or via Amazon though.  Or direct from the suppliers.   I shall be looking out for this around the island now.  

    Peanut Flour Cake

    Angela Coleby
    This peanut flour cake is so good that no-one would think that it’s gluten free and low in carbs too.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Servings 2 People

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup (113g) Butter, unsalted softened
    • ¼ cup (56g) erythritol or other sugar substitute
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup (60g) peanut flour/powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 190C/385F degrees
    • Butter your pudding dish (either two small ones, or one medium)
    • Mix the butter and erythritol together.
    • Add the eggs and blend thoroughly.
    • Add the peanut flour, salt, baking powder and vanilla extract.
    • Combine thoroughly.
    • Pour the mixture into the pudding dishes.
    • Bake for 30 minutes until firm and golden.
    • Eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    Serves 2
    Nutritional Info per serving : 614 Calories, 56g Fat, 21g Protein, 13g Total Carbs, 5g Fibre, 8g Net Carbs
     
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    1. Jewell

      February 01, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      Can you give me an idea of how big pudding dish is. I’m unfamiliar with this term.

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      • Angela Coleby

        February 01, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        They were 4 inches. Ramekins would work.

        Reply
    2. Rosalie

      July 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      By the way, to make peanut flour, the peanuts are crushed to extract the oil, then the remainder is ground to make the flour. That's why it's flour, not butter, and why it's so low fat.

      Reply
    3. Rosalie

      July 10, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      Quadrupled the recipe and put it in a 9x13 pan for my 60th birthday cake. Came out great!

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      • Angela Coleby

        July 11, 2021 at 11:11 am

        Great idea and happy birthday!

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    4. Sandra

      March 07, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      I had much better results mixing in the peanut flour before beating in the eggs. I also increased the sweetener to 1/3 cup and added 1/4 tsp. each cinnamon and ginger. It was delicious.

      Reply
    5. Sandra

      March 07, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      I like to slice the cake into thin slices and bake on low, turning it over and cooking it until it's crisp, sort of like biscotti.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 08, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        That sounds fantastic!

        Reply
    6. Jenny C.

      February 28, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      Hi: I'm having a bit of a challenge with what seems to be different keto "rules". I just don't want to deprive myself of everything I love to the point where I'll feel like giving up. Marie Emmerich advises not to count "net carbs". Just count the carbs; don't subtract the fibre. Then there is "clean keto" where you don't have any dairy. I know it's likely a personal thing, so I'm just wondering what your thoughts/experience is when counting carbs that way.
      I love the sounds of this peanut butter cake recipe and have peanut flour on my list next time I exit my door. I hope I can find it. I believe I have seen it in pint sized jars. Thank you for your generous sharing of time and recipes.

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 01, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Good question. It can be such a personal thing. I count my net carbs but on weekends relax it a bit and just make sure that I eat low carb foods without the counting. The simplest start is just to keep away from bread, rice and high carb vegetables. Eat plenty of natural ingredients, meat, fish, eggs and vegetables! Hope you enjoy the cake!

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    7. Ravneet

      November 05, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Ine of the best keto cakes I've made. Not eggy and beautiful texture!! Thank you 🙏

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        November 05, 2020 at 3:00 pm

        Thank you. I love baking with peanut flour as it never dissapoints!

        Reply
    8. ASL4U

      September 03, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Can I just use sugar? and would I use the same amount?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        September 05, 2020 at 8:13 pm

        Yes you can and the amount would be the same.

        Reply
    9. T Sallee

      March 01, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Mine are still in the oven, but I am thinking it might work in a muffin tin with papers.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 02, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    10. Candra

      August 27, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Can I sub any nut flour?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 28, 2018 at 7:12 am

        Yes you could.

        Reply
    11. Cheryl

      January 04, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      I purchased some peanut flour with no particular recipe in mind but found this and made them today in 4 ramekins. I used Truvia baking sugar which made the carb count more like 10.5 net carbs each (not good). Otherwise the taste was nice with a whip cream topping and the smaller serving size was just the right amount without feeling like I've over-indulged. Thanks for posting this recipe!

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      • Angela Coleby

        January 04, 2018 at 3:08 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. April

      August 17, 2017 at 10:34 am

      What can you sub for the eggs? We have extreme egg allergies here...

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 19, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Perhaps a chia egg gel?

        Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 19, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        Perhaps a Chia Seed gel?

        Reply

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