It’s hard to believe this delicious Keto Chocolate Cake has no sugar or gluten. It’s a decadent dessert that will have you coming back for a second slice!
Keto friends, I am about to blow your mind.
Not only is this chocolate cake free of all gluten and sugar, but it’s also sooo decadent and rich and luxurious.
There are times when you just want a small bite of cake, and you pull together a single serving cake or a mug cake, but this is not one of those times.
Make this for a birthday, a celebration, Valentine’s Day, or simply to just treat yourself. It has the perfect cake-to-frosting ratio, and no matter whether you follow a keto diet or not, you won’t be disappointed!
This beautiful sweet-without-sugar treat is truly about to rock your world.
Is Keto Chocolate Cake Healthy?
While this recipe is free of all sugar and gluten, which can make it healthier than traditional chocolate cakes, all sweet-tasting desserts should be enjoyed in moderation. There are few nutrient-rich ingredients in the cake besides the eggs and almond flour, so to make this healthier, consider garnishing it with lots of fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, if you’re not following a strict keto-friendly diet. If you are, I would recommend enjoying this cake alongside a healthy, balanced keto-friendly meal instead.
What makes this recipe Keto?
If you’re new to the keto-friendly way of eating, here’s a bit of an overview of what kinds of food it includes. Keto is all about consuming a high amount of healthy fats and protein, while consuming a low amount of carbohydrates and sugars.
Following this diet plan puts your body into a state of ketosis, where it converts to using fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. This can aid in weight loss, as well as helping to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels.
This keto chocolate cake is baked with four eggs and it uses almond flour, both of which are low-carb and packed with protein. It also includes Swerve sweetener which has no sugar in it. So, it’s the perfect keto treat!
How to Make Ahead and Store
This cake is great the next day, although I recommend eating it freshly cooled from the oven. Once cooled, store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and finish it within 5 days. For longer storage, once cooled, slice the cake into portions and wrap each slice individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped slices in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer a frozen slice to the refrigerator overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
While this cake is perfect by itself, there are a few ways you can jazz it up for an occasion!
I love to drizzle a nut butter as a pop of color over the chocolate frosting, and my favorites are this Pecan Butter, this Pistachio Butter, this Almond Butter, or even this Pumpkin Seed Butter for a pop of green! This Keto Cranberry Sauce also adds a great cherry-adjacent flavor to the chocolate cake.
And for more sweet-tasting treats that won’t compromise your keto diet, try out this Peanut Butter Keto Smoothie With Almond Milk.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) almond flour
- 1 cup Swerve sweetener granular
- 2/3 cup (60g) cocoa powder sifted
- 1/4 cup (25g) coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup avocado oil canola or grapeseed would work too
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 batch Keto Chocolate Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line the bottom of two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Rub or spray the sides with cooking oil to prevent the cake from sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients up to the eggs (not including the eggs).
- Add in the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
- While constantly whisking to prevent the eggs from cooking, slowly pour in the boiling water and whisk until well combined.
- Divide the batter between the two pans and bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely in their pans before frosting. Frosting too soon can melt the frosting and stop the cakes from firming up properly.
- Decorate with frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Can you make this just sugar free and use all-purpose flour only?
Yes, but you may need to adjust the liquid ingredients as all-purpose flour absorbs liquid differently. Let me know if you try, I am curious now
This was my first attempt at making a keto chocolate cake. It taste delicious. I made it with the keto frosting recipe suggested. 5 star for sure! Thank you for the recipe.
Thanks for reading and rating! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe.
Is the Swerve granular or Confectioners?
Hi Colleen – The recipe uses Swerve granular. Enjoy your baking!