Portions: 8 servings Calories: 196kcal |
You will never believe this cake is sugar-free, keto, and low-carb! This simple and easy-to-make sugar free chocolate cake recipe has the delicious chocolate taste I love so much. Made with just 7 common ingredients, no special bakeware or cooking skills are required.
By - Revised . Original Feb 28, 2021.
Keto Sugar Free Chocolate Cake [Video+Recipe].
Why we ❤️ it
- This keto cake is very, very low in carbohydrates; 4 grams of net carbohydrates and has a consistency and flavor similar to brownies.
- It is a fluffy, soft cake with a strong, rich chocolate flavor. That's why the serving size is quite modest.
- It is effortless to prepare and requires few kitchen utensils. I love a slice of this keto chocolate cake recipe in the afternoon with a steaming cup of coffee.
Keto Sugar Free Chocolate Cake [Video+Recipe]
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Utensilios
- Non-stick 8-inch cake pan or bread loaf pan
- Stand mixer or hand electric mixer
Ingredientes
- 1 stick salted butter, [113 g], at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 1 cup almond flour, [100 g]
- ¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened, [52 g]
- ½ cup Erythritol/Sucralose sweetener, (Or equivalent sugar (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, [3 g]
- 1 teaspoon xantham gum, [2 g], see notes
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 egg, medium, medium, [165 g]
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, (whichever one you have)
Video
Preparacion
1. Get ready
Beforehand: Heat oven to 300º F [150 ºC].Grease a bread loaf pan with some butter. Set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In the mixing bowl or mixer bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa, sweetener, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.Sift to remove any clumps.
3. Combine wet ingredients
- Add butter, and eggs, and pour in vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
4. Mix
- Combine with a wire whisk or mixer until you have a smooth batter (3 to 5 minutes). It will be a bit on the dry side, compared to other cake batters, that's fine.
5. Bake
- Scoop into the baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Top tips
- Sweetener: Use whichever sweetener you prefer. I like this one, but you can use whichever you like and use the equivalent of ½ cup of sugar of your preferred sweetener. There aren't many sweetener substitutes that work well in baking, but you can try your favorite if you're willing to take the risk.
- Sweetness: In my house, we can't agree on whether this cake is just right (me) or not sweet enough (the rest of the family). If you prefer your sweets to be very sweet, you may need to add more sweetener.
- Xanthan gum: This gives the cake a smooth texture closer to wheat flour, but it will work without it; however, the texture will be different-not bad, just drier.
- Pan: If you don't have a nonstick or silicone pan, line your skillet with parchment paper.
- Leftovers: You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Remove and allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- Dairy-free: You can make a dairy-free version by substituting coconut oil for butter, but keep in mind that the flavor will be different.
Serving suggestions
If you want, you can also whip some cream with erythritol and serve it on the cake; it's lovely. It's the perfect dessert for my favorite Dominican coffee.
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It is sweetened with erythritol, a low-carb sweetener that is my favorite for low-carb cakes and desserts. If you are not following a low-carb or keto diet, you can add sugar instead.
Sweeteners and all things sweet are a controversial topic. When it comes to sweeteners, we all perceive taste differently, and some people find a strong aftertaste in a sweetener that someone else likes. I like the one I use, but you can use the equivalent of ½ cup of sugar of your preferred sweetener.
In my house, we can't agree on whether this cake is just right (me) or not sweet enough (my daughter-my husband has no opinion). If you prefer very sweet desserts, you may need to add more sweetener.
If you're not familiar with xanthan gum, it's a thickener commonly used in gluten-free baking. It gives this cake a smooth texture more like wheat flour, but it will work without it; however, the texture will be different, not bad, just different. I prefer it with it.
Check out this chocolate pistachio cake for another gluten-free chocolate cake, or enjoy these gluten-free vegan chocolate donuts. For another low-carb dessert, check out this stevia cookie dough.
Is this keto cake gluten-free?
Yeah. I used almond flour, which does not contain gluten. This is an excellent cake for celiacs.
Can a cake be baked without sugar?
Yes, you can bake a cake without sugar, though technically, it is no-sugar-added, because it has carbs, which your body will turn into sugar.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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