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Keto Chocolate Cake
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Keto Chocolate Cake

This Keto Chocolate Cake features a tender crumb and rich cocoa flavor that rivals traditional bakery-style desserts. Baked until moist and topped as desired, it delivers a decadent, low-carb slice perfect for celebrations or anytime you want a sweet treat.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Cake
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free
Cooking time 15-30 Minutes
Main Ingredient Almond flour, cocoa powder
Skill Level Beginner
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • cooking spray
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1½ cups almond flour blanched
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons dark Dutch cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup erythritol granulated
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Cream cheese frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup erythritol powdered
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
  • Grease 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
    cooking spray
  • In large mixing bowl, blend 3 eggs, 1½ cups almond flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons dark Dutch cocoa powder, ⅓ cup erythritol, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ⅓ cup almond milk, and ½ teaspoon baking powder until well combined.
    3 eggs, 1½ cups almond flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons dark Dutch cocoa powder, ⅓ cup erythritol, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ⅓ cup almond milk, ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pour batter into prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • While cake is cooling, combine 4 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup erythritol, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth.
    4 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup erythritol, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Once cake has cooled, slice into quarters.
  • Generously spread cream cheese frosting on each quarter and stack them, smoothing additional frosting on top.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute blanched almond flour for coconut flour if desired.
  • Add chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips to the cake batter to add a delightful crunch.
  • If you prefer a fudgier texture, use baking soda instead of baking powder.
  • To achieve a moist chocolate cake, incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into the batter before baking.
  • Line the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
  • To make a larger cake, use two cake pans and double the ingredients. Stack and frost the layers to create a taller, more impressive dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Net carbs: 25g | Fat: 18g | Protein: 8g