This rich keto chocolate cake is irresistibly moist, perfectly chocolatey, and ideal for any birthday celebration. Made with a blend of almond and coconut flour, it boasts a fluffy texture topped with decadent chocolate frosting. Not to mention, this one-layer cake is low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free—but so delicious, you’ll forget it’s keto!
Jump to:
- Preparation and Cooking Overview
- Chef's note
- Ingredients for this Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Additional Ingredients
- Cooking Tools Required
- How to Make Keto Chocolate Cake: Step-by-Step Guide
- What to Serve with Keto Chocolate Cake
- What Can I Prepare Ahead of Time
- Storage Instructions
- Recipe Wrap-Up and Conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and Cooking Overview
This keto chocolate cake is straightforward to prepare, making it perfect even for beginner bakers. All you have to do is prepare a cake batter by mixing dry and liquid ingredients, then bake it in a preheated oven. Finally, make a rich chocolate cream cheese frosting and spread it over the cake.
Loading...
Thank You for Subscribing.
Chef's note
We have paired our keto chocolate cake with a chocolate cream frosting. If you want, skip the process of making the frosting and use the cake as it is for a simple breakfast or snack. Alternatively, top it with berries, or even make it into cupcakes. It’s perfect for celebrations, meal prepping, or just a regular treat.
Ingredients for this Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe
Here's the list of ingredients needed for the keto chocolate cake recipe:
For the cake
For frosting
Ingredient Substitutions
Additional Ingredients
Cooking Tools Required
How to Make Keto Chocolate Cake: Step-by-Step Guide
Cooking Methods
Preparation Steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter or oil.
Cooking Instructions
Bake the sugar-free keto chocolate cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- In a large mixing bowl whisk dry ingredients, namely almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients, eggs, melted butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and erythritol until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Finally, pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the chocolate frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered erythritol, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake and enjoy.
Chef's pro tip
It’s tempting to keep mixing the batter until everything looks super smooth, but overmixing can knock the air out of the batter, leaving your cake dense instead of soft and fluffy. To prevent this, stir the ingredients together just until combined. Don’t worry about small lumps—they’ll smooth out as the cake bakes!
What to Serve with Keto Chocolate Cake
Serve a slice of this keto chocolate cake with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a serving of warm keto cobbler for an indulging dessert experience.
What Can I Prepare Ahead of Time
Storage Instructions
Recipe Wrap-Up and Conclusion
This keto chocolate cake recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a rich, indulgent dessert while sticking to your low-carb goals. With its moist texture and deep chocolate flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you frost it or enjoy it plain, this cake is a must-try for any keto dessert lover. Bake it today and treat yourself to a slice of chocolatey goodness!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup erythritol
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ½ cup powdered erythritol
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Bake the sugar-free keto chocolate cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- In a large mixing bowl whisk dry ingredients, namely almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients, eggs, melted butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and erythritol until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Finally, pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the chocolate frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered erythritol, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake and enjoy.
Leave a Reply