Keto Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in a rich and decadent Keto Dark Chocolate Cake that's both delicious and health-conscious. Made with almond flour and natural sweeteners, this cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track with your keto diet.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips sugar-free
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve as is or top with your favorite keto-friendly frosting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Chocolate Cake
It comes in at 322 calories a slice across eight servings, roughly half a bakery slice. The cocoa does the flavor work rather than sugar, which lets the recipe use far less of it without tasting flat.
Do not overbake it. Pull it when a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs, not clean. Overbaking by even five minutes is the most common cause of dry cake, more than any ingredient choice.
Almond flour works but produces a denser, more fudgy crumb and needs an extra egg for structure. A one-to-one gluten-free blend is the closest swap if you want the texture unchanged.
