Boston Cream Pie gets a healthy makeover…as a poke cake! This low carb, gluten-free dessert is easy to make and truly delicious.
Today marks my 43rd birthday. That is right, I have been on this earth for 43 long years. And what have I got to show for it? Nothing much, really. Three beautiful children, a loving husband, a wonderful extended family whom I don’t see nearly enough of, a nice house in a great neighbourhood, good friends in many corners of the world, a fantastic job that I love and that I devote far too many hours to, delicious and nutritious food on the table, access to good schools and clean water, an active and inquisitive mind, and a body that is in better shape than it was 20 years ago. Yup, not much to show for the past 43 years. I’d better get working on that.
But I DO have low carb Boston Cream Poke Cake to show for it. That’s gotta count for something, right? I actually wish I was having this for my birthday. There’s a whole lot to love about this cake, with its tender almond flour crumb, the sweet vanilla pastry cream oozing into the holes, and the rich chocolate ganache on top. Alas, I am not having it to celebrate my natal day. I had to make it several weeks ago to get ready for posting today. But maybe YOU can enjoy it and toast my birthday in celebration? Thanks, friends, I appreciate that.
As it happens, I am doing a whole lot of nothing for my birthday. I told my husband that I really didn’t want any presents this year. And I meant really mean it, I am not secretly hoping for some sort of shiny, glittery doo-dad or other. I simply asked him if he would find a way to spend the day with me so we could go out and explore on our own, no children in tow. And when we come home, we will have a big feast of smoked brisket from my favourite Portland BBQ food cart. And if we are craving something sweet, I will whip up an easy treat like my Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookies or my Easy Blender Mousse. Or my new (and not yet posted) Single Serve Brownies (coming soon, I promise).
So those are my birthday plans. 43 ain’t so bad.
Please see my Low Carb Boston Cream Poke Cake on Swerve Sweetener.
Serves 16.
Food energy: 336kcal
Total fat: 29.85g
Calories from fat: 268
Cholesterol: 124mg
Carbohydrate: 7.18g
Total dietary fiber: 3.02g
Protein: 8.91g
Kate says
Happy Birthday Carolyn, and to many flavorful more !
This looks fantastic ! I am always so excited to see what you will send us next 🙂
Carrie says
Happy birthday, Carolyn! What do you have to show for your 43 years? (Aside from gorgeous children, etc. :0)) You have a whole crowd of happy low-carbers getting fit and healthy using your recipes and loving every last bite!
Thank you for all you do for us! This recipe looks amazing! Have a great birthday!!
Stephanie Kelly says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🙂 This looks absolutely amazing! Any idea on carb count?
Stephanie Kelly says
Nevermind I see it! Sorry, blonde moment haha 😉
Carolyn says
I forgot to add that in at first but then I found it.
Katharina says
Where can I find the recipe, I can only see the pictures.
Katharina says
Never mind, I found it. Thank you!
AmyWalker says
Happy, Happy birthday to you!!!
Btw. YOU AND CHUCK NORRIS HAVE BIRTHDAY TOGETHER, WOW!
Carolyn says
Oh don’t I feel special!
Teresa says
Happy birthday !! I’m looking forward to making this !! Do you have the nutritional info for this ?
Thank you in advance ?
Carolyn says
I added it in!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
I didn’t know we were almost birthday girl twins (2 days apart – albeit I’d be your big sister 🙂 It’s so glorious to see all your successes over the years and to get you know in person over good food, runs and lots of laughs. Wishing you the very happiest of days and I’m going to make me a belated Boston Cream Poke Cake!
Carolyn says
Did yours already pass or is it in two days? Happy Belated or happy early, whichever it is!
Carmen says
Thanks Carloyn,
My Birthday is Tuesday…I will have this for my ???cake!!!
Carmen
Carolyn says
Oh good, hope you love it and happy early birthday!
Momof3 says
You’ve accomplished a lot, my dear! You’ve helped me personally navigate low carb for years now, and I know there are many, many others like me!!! I feel you’ve been instrumental in making a LC WOE feel sustainable for me. No deprivation at all with your fabulous recipes! Happy birthday! !!
Carolyn says
Thanks so much!
Kathleen says
Happy Birthday, Carolyn! ?? I’m looking forward to trying this cake#
Sharon Nading says
Happy Birthday! ??? I so enjoy your thoughts on life and love your recipes. When I want something sweet that I know will be perfect on my THM journey, your blog is my go to place. Hope your next 43 years are as blessed as the past 43 have been. Enjoy your day! Is it too early for the Portland Rose Garden?
Raina Gefvert says
This is a scrumdiddlyumptious looking cake…gotta try it. Happy birthday! I also turned 43 this year & your celebration sounds perfect!
Susan Pelter says
Happy birthday, Carolyn! As someone with a few years on you, I can say that it just keeps getting better;-). Hope you have a marvelous day and a great year to come! (And the cake looks divine!)
Dawn Salsbury says
Happy Birthday!! It’s your birthday and yet I feel like you gave us a present instead, this looks super delicious!!! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Dena Swinson says
Happy birthday! Enjoy your down time 🙂
Jan says
Happy birthday, Carolyn! Hope you have the perfect day that you’ve described. Thank you for this recipe – it sounds fabulous and I hope to make it this weekend.
Lisa says
Happy Birthday!! I love anything Boston Cream, so I kind of feel like your birthday is my birthday. I absolutely can’t wait to try this.
Donna says
Have a wonderful birthday! Looking forward to Brownies!
Leslie says
Happy birthday, Carolyn! May you be blessed with many more.
Christiana says
Happy birthday! Yummy cake!