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Sugar-Free Cinnamon Roll Holiday Dessert

This dessert is basically a cinnamon roll's fancy cousin that shows up to the holiday party! It's got all those warm, gooey flavors we love in a cinnamon roll but served up in a pretty dessert that'll make everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen. Spoiler alert: you didn't, and that's our little secret!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the cake layers:
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the cinnamon swirl:
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar substitute like Swerve Brown
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Pour half the batter into your prepared pan.
  5. Make the cinnamon swirl by mixing together the softened butter, brown sugar substitute, and cinnamon until it forms a paste. Drop spoonfuls over the batter in the pan, then use a knife to swirl it through the batter.
  6. Pour the remaining batter on top and add more cinnamon swirl, creating beautiful layers. Swirl again gently with a knife.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
  8. While the cake cools, make the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the powdered erythritol and vanilla, then beat in the heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Cut into squares and serve. This dessert tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded together!