🎂 Carnivore Birthday Cake (Easy & Delicious)
A dense, creamy, protein-rich cake made entirely from animal-based ingredients. It’s satisfying, zero-carb, and surprisingly indulgent — perfect for special occasions on the carnivore diet!
📝 Ingredients
(Makes one 6-inch round cake or 4–6 servings)
For the Cake:
- 6 large eggs
- 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ cup unflavored collagen powder or whey protein isolate (optional for structure)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, not strict carnivore)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Sweeteners (for ketovore or relaxed carnivore):
- 1–2 tbsp monk fruit or allulose (optional, can omit for strict carnivore)
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- Optional: few drops of vanilla or 1 tbsp whipped heavy cream
- Optional sweetener to taste (1–2 tsp if using)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 170°C (340°F). Grease or line a 6-inch round cake pan. - Blend Batter:
In a blender or bowl, combine eggs, cream cheese, melted butter, collagen (or protein), vanilla (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth. - Bake:
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool:
Let the cake cool completely before frosting. Chill in the fridge for easier handling. - Make Frosting:
Whip softened butter and cream cheese together until fluffy. Add optional vanilla or sweetener. Spread over the cooled cake.
🍽️ Servings
4–6 servings (depending on slice size)
💡 Notes & Tips
- For strict carnivore: Omit vanilla and sweeteners. Use just eggs, cream cheese, butter, and salt.
- Make it fluffier: Separate egg whites and whip them before folding into batter for a lighter texture.
- Want cupcakes? Pour into muffin tins and reduce baking time to ~15 minutes.
- Make ahead: Cake and frosting can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored in fridge.
🔍 Nutritional Info (Per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 320–350
- Protein: 18–22g
- Fat: 28–32g
- Carbs: 0–1g net (only if sweetener used)
- Sugar/Fiber: 0g
✅ Benefits
- ✅ Zero carbs (or very low if using keto sweeteners)
- ✅ High protein & fat — perfect for satiety and energy
- ✅ Dairy-based indulgence without grains or sugar
- ✅ Gut-friendly with collagen and minimal ingredients
- ✅ Customizable — can be layered, chilled, or topped with whipped cream
❓ Q/A
Q: Can I make this without dairy?
A: Yes. Replace cream cheese and butter with rendered beef fat (tallow) and whipped egg yolks, but texture will differ.
Q: Can I add eggshell or organ meat powder for nutrients?
A: You can add powdered liver or desiccated organ supplements in small amounts for a nutrition boost.
Q: Can I make it sweeter without breaking carnivore rules?
A: Some relaxed carnivores use stevia or monk fruit—strict carnivores typically avoid all sweeteners.
Q: Does it taste like a real cake?
A: It’s more like a dense cheesecake or protein custard cake—not identical to flour-based cake, but rich and satisfying.