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    Chocolate Keto Cake | The Best Keto Cake You Can Make

    by Joe Duff 53 Comments

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    This chocolate keto cake is rich, decadent, and intensely chocolatey. From the soft and fudgy cake to the creamy frosting, a keto cake doesn't get any better than this. And each serving of this indulgent low carb chocolate cake has just over 2 NET CARBS!

    A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate.

    THE BEST KETO CHOCOLATE CAKE

    For a low carb cake, this keto chocolate cake recipe is without a doubt one of the BEST – if not the absolute best – I've ever had.

    My family and friends seem to think so, too. Keto or not, everyone who tries this always goes in for seconds and asks for the recipe. 

    If you ever need to make a keto birthday cake, this recipe is the one to make.

    It's so rich, so moist, and so wonderfully chocolatey. And the flavors are perfectly balanced too, so it isn't overly sweet or rich like some cakes can be.

    And did I mention that it is sugar free and there is just over 2 NET CARBS per serving? It may sound hard to believe, but it's true!

    Plus, having this easy keto chocolate cake come together in about 30 minutes truly is the icing on the cake. 

    Oh, and if you're a chocolate lover, I suggest having a slice of this cake with a cup of my Keto Hot Chocolate!

    A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate. A fork is lying on the front of the plate with a piece of the cake on the prongs.

    INGREDIENTS

    This keto chocolate cake recipe uses all basic keto-friendly baking ingredients.

    So if you've made one of my recipes recently, then you probably have most of these in your kitchen already to make this keto.

    Here's what you'll need for the cake:

    • 4 eggs 
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup almond milk (or any other milk)
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • ½ cup granular swerve
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    And for the keto chocolate frosting:

    • 4 tbsps. cocoa powder
    • ⅔ cup confectioners swerve
    • Just over 1 cup mascarpone
    • ⅔ cup heavy cream (make sure it's cold)

    Like I said, super simple stuff!

    If you don't have some of the ingredients on this list, I highly recommend picking them up now because you'll want to dig into this chocolatey goodness ASAP.

    Also, I use almond flour and few other ingredients to make some other keto cake recipes, like for this keto lemon pound cake and these keto cupcakes.

    A whole chocolate cake on a white serving dish.

    DIVING INTO THE INGREDIENTS

    So, today we will be making an almond flour keto chocolate cake. And you might think that the texture of this cake would be "off" because of that - but, honestly, the texture is so spot on you'd swear it was made with "regular" flour.

    Now, if you don't want to use almond flour or have an allergy, you can easily substitute it with an equal amount of sunflower seed flour or walnut flour.

    With that said, a flour you DO NOT want to use as a substitute is coconut flour. It's a highly absorbent flour and will make your cake extremely dry and crumbly. 

    So stick with almond flour, walnut flour, or sunflower seed flour.

    A chocolate cake with one slice been taken out of it on a serving spatula.

    SWEETENING THIS CHOCOLATE KETO CAKE

    Since this recipe is keto-friendly, of course, it is a sugar free chocolate cake. 

    And to make it sugar free, we'll be using Granular Swerve for the cake and Confectioners Swerve for the frosting.

    Using that sweetener will give our keto birthday cake the perfect texture and sweetness level without the additional carbs.

    However, you can also use Lakanto's Granulated Monk Fruit and Confectioner's Monkfruit Sweeteners in its place. Monk fruit has 0 calories, 0 sugars, and the same sweetness as sugar.

    So essentially, these monk fruit based sweeteners are the same thing as Swerve and will work to make this keto and sugar free.

    Sweeteners To Avoid

    Having said that, just make sure you stay away from Stevia and Xylitol.

    Stevia products are typically far to sweet to replace the sweeteners we're using, and also a lot of them have added sugar/carbs.

    And as far as xylitol goes, it has half the calories and half the carbs of normal sugar. Also, it's incredibly deadly to dogs/pets. So, I stay away from using it.

    A chocolate cake and a white serving dish. There is one slice missing from the front of the chocolate cake.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CHOCOLATE CAKE

    This keto birthday cake is as easy as it gets!

    From start to finish, the whole recipe takes about 30 minutes and doesn't require any fancy techniques either like some cake recipes.

    It's a great recipe for beginner bakers and a fun recipe to make with your kids.

    So round up your baking crew, and let's make some low carb cake! 

    Step 1: MAKING THE CAKE BATTER

    Before everything else, you'll want to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C) and line two 7 or 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.

    And just FYI, I made my cake in 7-inch pans, so it may come out a little thinner if you use 8-inch ones.

    Next, sift all of your dry ingredients - cocoa powder, baking powder, almond flour, granular swerve - into a large bowl.

    Then add in the rest of your ingredients and whisk everything together until it is well incorporated.

    A chocolate cake with one slice taken out of the cake.

    STEP 2: BAKING YOUR CAKE

    For the baking portion of this recipe, the first thing you will do is divide the cake batter evenly between the two cake pans. 

    Then, smooth out the tops and give the pans a couple of taps on the table to get rid of any air bubbles.

    Next, place the pans in your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.

    You can stick a toothpick in the center to check, and if it comes out completely clean, your cake is done. But if it has a little wet batter stuck to it, you'll want to give the cake a few more minutes.

    Once the cakes are cooked, take them out of the oven and let them cool a bit in the pan. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

    STEP 3: MAKING THE FROSTING

    While the cake is cooling, it's time to get started on the frosting.

    First, sift the cocoa powder and confectioners swerve into a mixing bowl, then add in the mascarpone and heavy cream. And make sure your heavy cream is cold but not frozen - so take it out of the fridge just before you add it in. 

    Then, using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the ingredients until they're well-combined and thick enough to hold their shape. 

    Once you get stiff peaks, the frosting should be good to go. You'll want to be careful not to overbeat it as it can become grainy. 

    A slice of chocolate cake lying on its side on a white plate.

    STEP 4: FROSTING AND SERVING YOUR CAKE

    Finally, saving the best for last, frosting, and completing your cake. 

    To start, make sure both cake layers have completely cooled.

    Now, start by adding frosting to the top of the bottom cake layer. If the cake tops are domed, you can cut the rounded part away with a serrated knife.

    Then, place the second cake layer on top and use the rest of the frosting to cover the entire cake. And for a finishing touch, you can add some keto chocolate chips to the edges of the cake.

    Now your keto chocolate cake is ready to eat! 

    If you don't plan on digging into this moist cake immediately, make sure you put it in the refrigerator.

    A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate with a fork in front of the cake. There is some of the chocolate cake on the prong of the fork.

    HOW TO STORE YOUR KETO CHOCOLATE CAKE

    This recipe makes 16 servings of the best keto chocolate cake. And the flavors of this cake are so well-balanced that people usually help themselves to another slice (or two).

    So if you're making this as a keto birthday cake, you can expect it to disappear almost immediately.

    But if you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

    Oh, and storing this cake at room temperature is out of the question since the mascarpone frosting needs to be kept chilled.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    As I mentioned earlier, each serving of this low carb cake comes out to just 2.6g NET CARBS per serving! And what's even better is it has ideal macros for the keto diet. 

    Here's a closer look at the nutritional information for 1 serving:

    • 212.37 Calories  
    • 20.3g Fat 
    • 5.6g Carbs  
    • 3g Fiber   
    • 2.6g NET CARBS 
    • 6.5g Protein

    Pretty impressive, right?

    This keto chocolate cake recipe will be a hit for any party, holiday, or get-together. Everyone will love it whether they follow a keto diet or not. 

    It's one of my personal favorites, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 

    And if you make it, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you. 

    MORE KETO DESSERT RECIPES

    This cake is perfect for sharing because when you make something this good, you just have to show it off. 

    For more low carb recipes that will impress anyone who tries them, I highly suggest making these: 

    • No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Pie
    • Keto Chocolate Mousse
    • Keto Funnel Cake 
    • Keto Bread Pudding
    • Keto Brownies
    • Keto Lemon Bars
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    Chocolate Keto Cake | Easy Keto Chocolate Cake

    A slice of chocolate cake lying on its side on a white plate.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 42 reviews

    This chocolate keto cake is rich, decadent, and intensely chocolatey. From the soft and fudgy cake to the creamy frosting, a keto cake doesn't get any better than this. And each serving of this indulgent low carb chocolate cake has just over 2 NET CARBS!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 16 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Low Carb Keto

    Ingredients

    Scale

    4 eggs 

    ½ cup cocoa powder

    2 teaspoons baking powder

    ¼ teaspoon salt

    ½ cup almond milk (or any other milk)

    2 cups (220g) almond flour

    ½ cup granular swerve

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Frosting:

    4 tbsps. cocoa powder

    ⅔ cup confectioners swerve

    Just over 1 cup (250g) mascarpone

    ⅔ cup heavy cream (make sure it's cold)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two 8 or 7 inch pans with parchment paper (I used 7 inch pans, so it will be a little thinner in 8 inch ones).
    2. Next, sift all of your dry ingredients (cocoa powder, baking powder, almond flour, granular swerve) into a large bowl. Then add in the rest of your ingredients and whisk everything together until well incorporated.
    3. Divide batter evenly between 2 pans and bake for about 20 minutes. Insert a toothpick to make sure it's completely baked.
    4. Let the cake cool in the pans for a bit, then on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
    5. For the frosting sift the cocoa powder and confectioners swerve into a mixing bowl, then add in the mascarpone and heavy cream.  Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until it holds its shape. Be careful to not overbeat, it can become grainy. 
    6. Frost the bottom layer of your cake, put the other layer on top, and frost the rest of the cake. 

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Slice
    • Calories: 212.37
    • Fat: 20.3
    • Carbohydrates: 5.6
    • Fiber: 3.2
    • Protein: 6.5

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    Comments

    1. Cherie

      April 24, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Do you need to ice the sides of the cake, if not would how much would you need reduce the icing amount by. We don't have swerve brand Sweetner in my country, what else would I use. We have erythritol, stevia, xylitol, allulose and in mall amounts we can buy erythritol mixed with stevia or monk

      Reply
      • I'm Hungry

        July 06, 2021 at 2:04 pm

        Erythritol will work. You don't need to ice the sides, probably reduce it by 1/3 or 1/4.

        Reply
      • Rae Ru

        August 15, 2021 at 5:51 am

        This is the first recipe I've seen that doesn't use oil for a cake.. does that affect the texture? And which of the ingredients replaces the function of oil in a regular recipe..?

        Reply
        • Brendan Cunningham

          August 18, 2021 at 11:27 am

          It will have a light and fluffy texture.

          Reply
    2. SMG

      April 27, 2021 at 10:18 am

      This cake is amazing! Easy to make and taste absolutely delicious. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Carolyn Jorgensen

      May 07, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      Looks amazing.. making this tomorrow!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Sonja Milutin

      May 12, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      I made this and the cake was delicious. Even my daughter who loves chocolate cakes said it was great, she didn't miss sugar.
      When I make it again, I may add the orange zest to make it a bit refreshing and less bitter.
      Will definitely make it again.
      Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Amy

      July 02, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks for a great recipe! Is there a substitute for the mascarpone?

      Reply
      • I'm Hungry

        July 06, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        I'd make our keto cream cheese frosting recipe and add 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder to it.

        Reply
    6. Maureen

      July 13, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      Wow this was delicious!! I was skeptical about the frosting but it was probably the best frosting I’ve had on a cake!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Wendy

      July 13, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      Best keto cake I’ve ever made!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Jason

      July 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      So decadent. Will be making again very soon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Sara

      July 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Was very happy with the result. Delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Clarissima

      July 16, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Wow this was good !! I really can't believe it is this low in carbs.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Meghan Larken

      July 17, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Very good tasting frosting! Cake was perfect too!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Melanie K.

      July 18, 2021 at 11:19 am

      My kids favorite dessert is chocolate cake and both of them loved this!! Thanks for the healthy cake alternative!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Darcy

      July 18, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      So rich and decadent!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Iris

      July 19, 2021 at 10:19 am

      Very good recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Marcy

      July 20, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      Wow this was very delicious! I made it for dessert for my family over the weekend and they all really liked it!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Racheal

      July 20, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5/5 Devine chocolate goodness!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Fiona

      July 21, 2021 at 8:49 am

      Delicious!! The chocolate chips were a nice touch.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Bri

      July 22, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      If I were to make these into cupcakes instead how would you suggest cooking them? Thanks Chef!

      Reply
      • I'm Hungry

        July 23, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Same temperature but for about 10-12 minutes. Make sure to check them before then to see how they're baking 🙂

        Reply
    19. Darcy

      July 22, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Sinfully delicious! Like, wow….this cake is incredible.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Cathy

      July 23, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      The frosting was delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Eliana

      July 24, 2021 at 10:47 am

      Made it for my sisters bday last night and my entire family loved it!! Thanks such a good cake recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Liam R

      July 25, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Outstanding recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Malcom

      July 25, 2021 at 11:01 am

      Loved how much chocolate flavor was in this cake!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Margarie

      July 27, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Was easy to make.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Marlie

      July 30, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      Tasted like actual chocolate cake. Well done.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Anne

      July 31, 2021 at 9:15 am

      The middle layer of frosting completes it. So delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    27. Farah

      August 01, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      Delectable chocolate cakey cake.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Jace

      August 03, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Rich chocolatey deliciousness!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    29. Myra

      August 04, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Moist and chocolatey af.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    30. Ellen

      August 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      I have made this for my birthday and my sons. It is a delicious gluten free cake recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Lorel

      August 17, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Splendid chocolate cake recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    32. Astrid

      August 19, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      This comes out perfect every time!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Tia

      September 02, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Everyone...best keto chocolate cake that you will make! The frosting, cake, easiness, everything is just superb.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    34. May

      September 18, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      This cake is decadence on a plate!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    35. Shelly

      November 08, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      This was even better than I imagined!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    36. Maddeline

      November 09, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      This is decadent af.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    37. Miranda

      November 13, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      My favorite chocolate keto dessert to date.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    38. Alyssa

      November 17, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Everything about this is a decadent dream. Loved loved loved it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Cindy Pierce

      November 18, 2021 at 9:07 am

      I ended up making this for my dads birthday and he loved it! (he's a big chocolate fan)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    40. Amanda N.

      November 20, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      Chocolate dream come true!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    41. Samantha

      December 04, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      No keto cake comes close to this one. I use it for the base to all of my cakes and change up the frosting!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    42. Karolin

      December 22, 2021 at 8:35 am

      Amaizing chocolate cake!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    43. LAUREL DORR

      January 06, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      Great flavor and super easy and fast to make! I used sour cream for substitute with frosting and it's not firm, but still has good flavor, just not pretty enough to share a picture but good enough to say Thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        January 07, 2022 at 10:59 am

        We're glad you liked the cake!

        Reply
    44. Olaf

      January 06, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      Oh wow this was terrfiic!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    45. Alexis

      January 24, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      A chocolate lovers dream. This cake was the best!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    46. Elaine

      January 05, 2023 at 10:50 pm

      I loved this cake it, it really tasted light a chocolate cake the frosting was amazing. I could just eat that by itself😋

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        January 06, 2023 at 11:59 am

        We're so happy you like the recipe!!

        Reply

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