• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Honeybunch Hunts
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • Subscribe
    • Shop
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Baked Goods » Cake

    Keto Cannoli Poke Cake - 3 net carbs

    Published: Feb 12, 2020 · Modified: Apr 24, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    A delicious low carb take on the Italian Cannoli in cake form.

    This Keto Cannoli Poke Cake recipe brings all the delicious of a cannoli into cake form. It is a nut-free, low carb, and sugar-free cake made with coconut flour that is only 3 net carbs per serving. It is then soaked with a sugar-free sweetened condensed milk and topped with heavy whipped cream topping.

    Keto Cannoli Poke Cake on a white plate with a green flowered napkin in the background

    Cannoli Poke Cake is a delicious keto cake recipe that you can enjoy after dinner. I like to save it for special occasions that call for a cake. This rich and decadent keto cake recipe is perfect for potlucks and reunions, and also makes a delicious keto birthday cake.

    For the love of Cannoli

    Can you believe I never ate a Cannoli until we moved to the Albany, NY area? My workplace at the time brought in treats from a local Italian bakery and I happened to choose the Cannoli. It was so delicious, I immediately fell in love with that incredible ricotta filling.

    As a child, I loved to get my fingers in a can of sweetened condensed milk. I would have eaten it by the spoonful if my mother had let me. I thought that was all over for me once I started the keto diet. That is until I discovered this sugar-free condensed milk recipe.

    As soon as I realized I could make my own condensed milk, I decided I needed to make a Cannoli poke to fit the low carb diet. While the ingredient list looks long, it is really not hard to make at all (see the video!) and it is well worth it.

    keto coconut cake base layer with holes poked over the  surface of the cake

    What you need to make Keto Cannoli Poke Cake

    Coconut Flour: You won't need too much of this. A little bit of coconut flour goes a long way.

    Eggs: I always use large eggs in my baking recipes

    Monkfruit: I used Classic Monkfruit in the cake and Powdered Monkfruit in the toppings.

    Bocha Sweet: This is used for the condensed milk recipe and is the only recommended sweetener for it.

    Cannoli Cream Topping in a mixing bowl

    Mascarpone cheese: This is very creamy, rich, and delicious. I find it in the specialty dairy section at the grocery store.

    Ricotta cheese: Choose good quality full-fat cheese.

    Chocolate Chips: I use this brand of sugar-free chocolate chips. Normally mini chocolate chips are used for cannoli, however, those are harder to come by.

    9x9 Cake Pan

    Tips for making this keto poke cake

    • Make the condensed milk the day before you will be making the cake to save time. It will be a little thicker after setting and easier to spread over the top of the cake. You will use the entire recipe of condensed milk for this cake.
    • Bring the mascarpone cheese to room temperature before using it.
    • Allow the cake to cool completely before poking the holes in the cake.
    • Use a straw for poking the cake holes, it works much better than a wooden spoon handle.
    Keto Cannoli Poke Cake

    Variations and substitutes

    • Mascarpone cheese is best, but you can substitute cream cheese if the mascarpone is hard to find.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the flour mixture for a chocolate and cinnamon flavored cake.
    • Substitute your favorite extract for the vanilla.

    Other low carb keto dessert recipes you may like

    Strawberry Rhubarb Thumbprint Cookies are a keto shortbread cookie filled with a sugar-free Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce.

    This Keto Mayonnaise Cake is a delicious recipe for two made right in the microwave.

    Keto Cannoli Cookie Cups from Grumpy's Honeybunch

    Keto Cannoli Cookie Cups are a cookie version of the Cannoli.

    These Keto Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream are absolutely delicious!

    *If you made this Cannoli Poke Cake, please give it a star rating*

    Keto Cannoli Poke Cake pinnable image

    📖 Recipe

    Cannoli Poke Cake

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A delicious low carb take on the Italian Cannoli in cake form.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Go to Collections
    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12
    Calories 368 kcal

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ½ cup powdered monkfruit
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 recipe of [Sugar-Free Condensed Milk] divided
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
    • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk reserved from the recipe
    • ¾ cup powdered monkfruit
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the eggs and vanilla, powdered monkfruit, heavy cream, and water. Set aside.
    • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until smooth.
    • Grease a 9x9 baking dish well with butter or cooking spray.
    • Pour the cake batter into the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes
    • Poke holes over the surface of the cake using a straw. Pour all but ¼ cup of the condensed milk over the warm cake and spread over the top, covering it completely. Refrigerate until cold.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the ricotta and mascarpone cheese, and beat until smooth.
    • Add the remaining ¼ cup of condensed milk, powdered monkfruit, and vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined.
    • Spread the ricotta filling over top of the cake. Sprinkle with sugar free chocolate chips and refrigerate.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 34gFiber: 2g
    Keyword Cannoli Poke Cake, Keto Cake, Keto Cannoli Poke Cake, Keto Dessert
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Baked Goods

    • Featured Image for Keto Rhubarb Muffin Recipe.
      Keto Rhubarb Muffins with Crumb Topping
    • Oreo Brownie Cookies Valentine FI
      Oreo Brownie Cookies
    • Featured image for Star Crunch Cookies
      Copycat Star Crunch Cookies
    • Featured Image for Cheesy Pull Apart Bread.
      Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Honeybunch Hunts is a website dedicated to sharing canning and dehydrating recipes, wild game recipes, fish, seafood, plant based recipes, and some DIY scattered in between. Written by Shelby Law Ruttan, is also author and owner of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. Shelby has also authored two cookbooks, The One Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook.

    Reader Interactions

    Trackbacks

    1. Keto Mayonnaise Cake - microwave recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch says:
      March 4, 2020 at 7:42 am

      […] Keto Canolli Cake is a recipe I created due to my son’s love of Canolli! I love making my kids happy and being able to eat dessert with them is so satisfying. […]

      Reply
    2. Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Icing - Grumpy's Honeybunch says:
      March 15, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      […] Keto Canolli Poke Cake is my son’s favorite Italian Dessert made into a poke cake concept. This low carb cake will satisfy any Canolli craving you have! […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome! I'm Shelby, author of HoneyB's Homestead. I grew up with self sustaining parents and enjoyed the fruits of their harvest. This website is dedicated to recipes to preserve that harvest, and how to be self sustainable along....

    More about me →

    Fall Favorites

    • Featured image for Cowboy Cornbread Casserole.
      Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    • Featured image for Instant Pot Turkey Lentil Soup.
      Instant Pot Turkey Lentil Soup
    • Featured image for cheesy baked dip.
      Cheesy Dip for Chips
    • French Toast Muffins Made With Croissants
    • Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies with Almond Icing
    • Keto Zucchini Lasagna with Italian Sausage
      Zucchini Lasagna with Italian Sausage

    What's Hot this Month

    • Oven Baked Haddock Recipe
    • Featured image for homemade salsa for canning.
      Homemade Salsa for Canning
    • Crisp Sweet Pickles in pint jar ready to seal
      Crisp Sweet Pickle Recipe - 7 Day Pickles
    • Featured Image for Old Bay Shrimp Boil.
      Old Bay Shrimp Boil
    • Featured Image for Air Fryer Steak Bites recipe.
      Air Fryer Steak Bites with Venison Tenderloin
    • Close up top view of a plate of fried parmesan garlic wings.
      Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
    • Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Creole Sauce
    • Ham Boiled Dinner on a black plate
      Boiled Ham Dinner - Instant Pot Recipe
    Homemade Salsa for Canning
    Keto Fried Fish Sticks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy and Disclosure

    Newsletter

    • Join my Recipe Club!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with me

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    463 shares